DRY NEEDLING FOR MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT PAIN: A CLINICAL COMMENTARY. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Jun;10(3):402-18 Authors: Unverzagt C, Berglund K, Thomas JJ Abstract UNLABELLED: Sports and orthopaedic physical therapists have long used a multitude of techniques in order to address pain and dysfunction associated with myofascial trigger points. One technique in particular has […]
Related Articles Trigger Point Dry Needling and Proprioceptive Exercises for the Management of Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:790209 Authors: Salom-Moreno J, Ayuso-Casado B, Tamaral-Costa B, Sánchez-Milá Z, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Alburquerque-Sendín F Abstract Objective. To compare the effects of combined trigger point dry needling (TrP-DN) and proprioceptive/strengthening exercises […]
[Cervical myofascial pain syndrome. Narrative review of physiotherapeutic treatment]. An Sist Sanit Navar. 2015 enero-abril;38(1):105-115 Authors: Capó-Juan MA Abstract Pain is a complex and multifactorial phenomenon that depends on the interaction of biopsychosocial factors. Between 15-25% of adults suffer from chronic pain at some point in their lives. Cervical chronic pain is considered a public […]
Related Articles A critical overview of current myofascial pain literature – March 2015. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Apr;19(2):337-349 Authors: Dommerholt J, Layton M, Hooks T, Grieve R Abstract The second article in this review series considers multiple recent publications about myofascial pain, trigger points (TrPs) and other related topics. The article is divided into […]
Intensive vasodilatation in the sciatic pain area after dry needling. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2015 Mar 20;15(1):72 Authors: Skorupska E, Rychlik M, Samborski W Abstract BACKGROUND: Short-term vasodilatation in the pain area after dry needling (DN) of active trigger points (TrPs) was recorded in several cases of sciatica. Moreover, the presence of TrPs in sciatica […]
Related Articles The use of dry needling for a subject with chronic lateral hip and thigh pain: a case report. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Apr;10(2):246-55 Authors: Pavkovich R Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Lateral thigh pain, commonly referred to as greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) and/ or iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is commonly treated […]
Related Articles Ischemic Compression after Dry Needling of a Latent Myofascial Trigger Point Reduces Post-Needling Soreness Intensity and Duration. PM R. 2015 Mar 30; Authors: Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A, Pecos-Martin D, Rodríguez-Fernández ÁL, Alguacil-Diego IM, Portillo-Aceituno A, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Fernandez-Carnero J Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of ischemic compression (IC) versus placebo and control on (1) […]
Related Articles April 2015 erratum. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Apr;45(4):329 Authors: Abstract Correction to an article published in April 2014 of JOSPT: Mejuto-Vázquez MJ, Salom-Moreno J, Ortega-Santiago R, Truyols-Domínguez S, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C. Short-term changes in neck pain, widespread pressure pain sensitivity, and cervical range of motion after the application of trigger point dry […]
Dry Needling Related Short-Term Vasodilation in Chronic Sciatica under Infrared Thermovision. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:214374 Authors: Skorupska E, Rychlik M, Pawelec W, Samborski W Abstract Vasomotor responses to dry needling (DN) of trigger points (TrPs) under infrared thermovision (IRT) camera control and TrPs coexistence in chronic sciatica patients have never been studied. Materials […]
Changes in lumbar multifidus muscle function and nociceptive sensitivity in low back pain patient responders versus non-responders after dry needling treatment. Man Ther. 2015 Mar 13; Authors: Koppenhaver SL, Walker MJ, Su J, McGowen JM, Umlauf L, Harris KD, Ross MD Abstract BACKGROUND: Little is known about the physiologic mechanism of dry needling. While some […]
Efficacy of Deep Dry Needling on Latent Myofascial Trigger Points in Older Adults With Nonspecific Shoulder Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial Pilot Study. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2015 Mar 19; Authors: Calvo-Lobo C, Pacheco-da-Costa S, Hita-Herranz E Abstract BACKGROUND: Nonspecific shoulder pain has a high prevalence in older adults and causes functional alterations. Furthermore, […]
Acupuncture-induced haemothorax: a rare iatrogenic complication of acupuncture. Acupunct Med. 2015 Mar 19; Authors: Karavis MY, Argyra E, Segredos V, Yiallouroy A, Giokas G, Theodosopoulos T Abstract This paper reports a rare iatrogenic complication of acupuncture-induced haemothorax and comments on the importance and need for special education of physicians and physiotherapists in order to apply […]
Dry-needling and exercise for chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a randomized single-blind placebo-controlled trial. Pain. 2015 Apr;156(4):635-643 Authors: Sterling M, Vicenzino B, Souvlis T, Connelly LB Abstract This randomized controlled trial investigated the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of dry-needling and exercise compared with sham dry-needling and exercise for chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). The setting was a single university […]
Evidence for the Use of Ischemic Compression and Dry Needling in the Management of Trigger Points of the Upper Trapezius in Patients with Neck Pain: A Systematic Review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Mar 12; Authors: Cagnie B, Castelein B, Pollie F, Steelant L, Verhoeyen H, Cools A Abstract The aim of this review […]
2014 JOSPT Awards Focus on 2 Contemporary Topics: Dry Needling and Knee Articular Cartilage Defects. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Mar;45(3):151-2 Authors: Simoneau GG Abstract During the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana in February 2015, JOSPT recognized the authors of the most outstanding research and clinical practice manuscripts published […]
The use of dry needling for a subject with acute onset of neck pain: a case report. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Feb;10(1):104-13 Authors: Pavkovich R Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Neck pain is a common complaint treated by the physical therapist. Trigger points (TrPs) have been studied as a source of neuromusculoskeletal pain, though […]
The aim of this observational study was to measure both intramuscular and surface electromyographic (EMG) activity of latent neuro-trigger points (LNTP) compared to non-LNTP in the upper trapezius (UT) during shoulder abduction in asymptomatic subjects. The investigators recorded intramuscular EMG activity of the UT and surface EMG recordings for the middle deltoid, and upper, middle, […]
Related Articles Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis, Chasteberry for Premenstrual Syndrome, Probiotics for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Yoga for Hypertension, and Trigger Point Dry Needling for Plantar Fasciitis. Explore (NY). 2014 Dec 29; Authors: Glickman-Simon R, Wallace J PMID: 25682385 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
Related Articles Deep dry needling of trigger points located in the lateral pterygoid muscle: Efficacy and safety of treatment for management of myofascial pain and temporomandibular dysfunction. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2015 Feb 7; Authors: Gonzalez-Perez LM, Infante-Cossio P, Granados-Nunez M, Urresti-Lopez FJ, Lopez-Martos R, Ruiz-Canela-Mendez P Abstract Objectives: To determine whether deep […]
Related Articles “Dry Needling Alters Trigger Points in the Upper Trapezius Muscle and Reduces Pain in Subjects with Chronic Myofascial Pain” PM R. 2015 Feb 4; Authors: Gerber LH, Shah J, Rosenberger W, Armstrong K, Turo D, Otto P, Heimur J, Thaker N, Sikdar S Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine whether dry needling of an active […]
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