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Dry needling for the treatment of poststroke muscle spasticity: A prospective case report.

Dry needling for the treatment of poststroke muscle spasticity: A prospective case report. NeuroRehabilitation. 2014 Dec 29; Authors: Ansari NN, Naghdi S, Fakhari Z, Radinmehr H, Hasson S Abstract BACKGROUND: Spasticity is a common symptom that can be detrimental to the quality of life and daily function of patients with stroke. OBJECTIVE: To introduce the […]

Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education and dry needling on chronic elbow pain as a result of cyberchondria: a case report.

Related Articles Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education and dry needling on chronic elbow pain as a result of cyberchondria: a case report. Physiother Theory Pract. 2014 Dec 9;:1-7 Authors: Anandkumar S Abstract Abstract This case report describes a 31-year-old male who presented with complaints of chronic pain in his right elbow. Detailed subjective examination revealed […]

Ultrasound-guided dry needling with percutaneous paratenon decompression for chronic Achilles tendinopathy.

Ultrasound-guided dry needling with percutaneous paratenon decompression for chronic Achilles tendinopathy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Dec 2; Authors: Yeo A, Kendall N, Jayaraman S Abstract PURPOSE: Chronic Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury. There are several modalities of treatment, reflecting difficulties in management. In particular, due to the well-recognised surgical morbidity, treatment […]

Acupuncture for Analgesia in Veterinary Medicine.

Acupuncture for Analgesia in Veterinary Medicine. Top Companion Anim Med. 2014 Jun;29(2):35-42 Authors: Fry LM, Neary SM, Sharrock J, Rychel JK Abstract Acupuncture for analgesia is growing rapidly in popularity with veterinarians and pet owners. This article summarizes the mechanisms of analgesia derived from acupuncture and reviews current literature on the topic. Areas covered include […]

Introduction to Myofascial Trigger Points in Dogs.

Introduction to Myofascial Trigger Points in Dogs. Top Companion Anim Med. 2014 Jun;29(2):43-48 Authors: Wall R Abstract In dogs, muscles make up 44%-57% of total body weight and can serve as source of both pain and dysfunction when myofascial trigger points are present. However, rarely is muscle mentioned as a generator of pain in dogs, […]

Cadaveric Validation of Dry Needle Placement in the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle.

Cadaveric Validation of Dry Needle Placement in the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Nov 26; Authors: Mesa-Jiménez JA, Sánchez-Gutiérrez J, de-la-Hoz-Aizpurua JL, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this anatomical study was to determine if a needle is able to reach the lateral pterygoid muscle during the application of dry needling […]

Patellar Tendinopathy – Recent Developments toward Treatment.

Patellar Tendinopathy – Recent Developments toward Treatment. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2014;72(3):217-24 Authors: Christian RA, Rossy WH, Sherman OH Abstract Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is a clinical and chronic overuse condition of unknown pathogenesis and etiology marked by anterior knee pain typically manifested at the inferior pole of the patella. PT has been referred to […]

Ultrasound-Guided Miniscalpel-Needle Release versus Dry Needling for Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Related Articles Ultrasound-Guided Miniscalpel-Needle Release versus Dry Needling for Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:235817 Authors: Zheng Y, Shi D, Wu X, Gu M, Ai Z, Tang K, Ye L, Wang X Abstract Objective. To compare ultrasound-guided miniscalpel-needle (UG-MSN) release versus ultrasound-guided dry needling (UG-DN) for chronic neck […]

Treatment of nonspecific thoracic spine pain with trigger point dry needling and intramuscular electrical stimulation: a case series.

Related Articles Treatment of nonspecific thoracic spine pain with trigger point dry needling and intramuscular electrical stimulation: a case series. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Oct;9(5):699-711 Authors: Rock JM, Rainey CE Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Case Series. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are a common occurrence in many musculoskeletal issues and have been […]

Efficacy of dry needling for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome.

Related Articles Efficacy of dry needling for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014 Oct 15; Authors: Fogelman Y, Kent J Abstract Myofascial pain is a major cause of musculoskeletal regional pain. Myofascial pain, which is a high-prevalence but eminently treatable condition, is almost universally underdiagnosed by physicians and undertreated by physical […]

Remote Dose-Dependent Effects of Dry Needling at Distant Myofascial Trigger Spots of Rabbit Skeletal Muscles on Reduction of Substance P Levels of Proximal Muscle and Spinal Cords.

Related Articles Remote Dose-Dependent Effects of Dry Needling at Distant Myofascial Trigger Spots of Rabbit Skeletal Muscles on Reduction of Substance P Levels of Proximal Muscle and Spinal Cords. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:982121 Authors: Hsieh YL, Yang CC, Liu SY, Chou LW, Hong CZ Abstract Background. Dry needling at distant myofascial trigger points is an […]

Comparison of the Short-Term Outcomes Between Trigger Point Dry Needling Versus Trigger Point Manual Therapy for the Management of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Related Articles Comparison of the Short-Term Outcomes Between Trigger Point Dry Needling Versus Trigger Point Manual Therapy for the Management of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Sep 30;:1-34 Authors: 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 Abstract […]

Effect of intracervical anesthesia on pain associated with the insertion of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in women without previous vaginal delivery: a RCT.

Related Articles Effect of intracervical anesthesia on pain associated with the insertion of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in women without previous vaginal delivery: a RCT. Hum Reprod. 2014 Sep 19; Authors: Castro TV, Franceschini SA, Poli-Neto O, Ferriani RA, Silva de Sá MF, Vieira CS Abstract STUDY QUESTION: Is the pain associated with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine […]

When is it appropriate to use electrical stimulation with dry needling?

There are clear contraindications when it is not appropriate to use electrical stimulation combined with dry needling (DN), but the clinical decision for when it is appropriate may not be so evident. In our courses, it is common for students to question when the use of electrical stimulation with DN is indicated for their patients. […]

Changes in Spasticity, Widespread Pressure Pain Sensitivity, and Baropodometry After the Application of Dry Needling in Patients Who Have Had a Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Related Articles Changes in Spasticity, Widespread Pressure Pain Sensitivity, and Baropodometry After the Application of Dry Needling in Patients Who Have Had a Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Sep 5; Authors: Salom-Moreno J, Sánchez-Mila Z, Ortega-Santiago R, Palacios-Ceña M, Truyol-Domínguez S, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study […]

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