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 […]
Related Articles Inclusion of Trigger Point Dry Needling in a Multimodal Physical Therapy Program for Postoperative Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Feb 7; Authors: Arias-Buría JL, Valero-Alcaide R, Cleland JA, Salom-Moreno J, Ortega-Santiago R, Atín-Arratibel MA, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the […]
Related Articles February 2015 erratum. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Feb;45(2):147 Authors: Abstract Correction to an article published in November 2014 of JOSPT: Llamas-Ramos R, Pecos-Martín D, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Llamas-Ramos I, Plaza-Manzano G, Ortega-Santiago R, Cleland J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C. Comparison of the short-term outcomes between trigger point dry needling and trigger point manual therapy […]
Tendon needling for treatment of tendinopathy: a systematic review. Phys Sportsmed. 2015 Jan 22;:1-7 Authors: Krey D, Borchers J, McCamey K Abstract Abstract Objective. To summarize the best available evidence to determine if tendon needling is an effective treatment for tendinopathy. Data source. Medline and Cochrane Databases through November 2013. Review methods. Utilizing the search […]
Related Articles Myofascial origin of shoulder pain: A literature review. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jan;19(1):91-101 Authors: Sergienko S, Kalichman L Abstract BACKGROUND: Shoulder pain is a common problem imposing a considerable burden on the affected person and society. Since interventions targeting traditional musculoskeletal conditions are usually only moderately effective, myofascial origin can be suggested […]
Related Articles An evidence-informed review of the current myofascial pain literature – January 2015. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jan;19(1):126-137 Authors: Dommerholt J, Grieve R, Layton M, Hooks T Abstract This article provides an up-to-date review of the most recent publications about myofascial pain, trigger points (TrPs) and other related topics. We have added some […]
Related Articles The Effectiveness of Dry Needling On The Lower Trapezius In Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Jan 9; Authors: Pecos-Martin D, Montañez-Aguilera FJ, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Urraca-Gesto A, Gómez-Conesa A, Romero-Franco N, Plaza-Manzano G Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of dry needling into a myofascial […]
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of latent neuro-trigger points (LNTP) in the posterior deltoid with an isometric contraction of the anterior deltoid. The influence of LNTP on reciprocal inhibition at the shoulder was in question. The investigators recruited 14 asymptomatic subjects with LNTP in the posterior deltoid for this observational […]
Effectiveness of Dry Neeedling for Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck and Shoulder Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Jan 7; Authors: Liu L, Huang QM, Liu QG, Ye G, Bo CZ, Chen MJ, Li P Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate current evidence on the effectiveness of dry […]
Dr. Frank Gargano talks about “Dry Needling for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Pain Management: Can muscle performance be improved?” His dry needling approach concentrates not ONLY on trigger points, but considers the systemic neurological relationship of pain and tissue dysfunction.
