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Dry needling therapy can decrease neck and shoulder pain

Neck and shoulder pain can have a debilitating effect on a person’s day-to-day health and well-being by limiting their activity and movement. Neck and shoulder pain often occurs when sensitive, inflamed tender points form within the connective tissue and musculature causing painful symptoms. For dry needling purposes, these tender points are referred to as “trigger […]

Autologous Growth Factor Injections in Chronic Tendinopathy.

Related Articles Autologous Growth Factor Injections in Chronic Tendinopathy. J Athl Train. 2014 May 19; Authors: Sandrey MA Abstract Reference 😕 de Vos RJ, van Veldhoven PLJ, Moen MH, Weir A, Tol JL. Autologous growth factor injections in chronic tendinopathy: a systematic review. Br Med Bull. 2010;95:63-77. Clinical Question 😕 The authors of this systematic […]

How Dry Needling addresses dysfunction on both the local and systemic levels

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Clinical physicians developed modern dry needling models primarily to treat soft tissue pain related to inflammation, sensitized nerves, scar tissue formation, tissue adhesion, and deficiency of blood and lymphatic circulation. The practice of dry needling today is used to address both local and systemic dysfunctions. The process of dry needling involves inserting a filiform needle through the […]

Platelet-rich therapies for musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries.

Related Articles Platelet-rich therapies for musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Apr 29;4:CD010071 Authors: Moraes VY, Lenza M, Tamaoki MJ, Faloppa F, Belloti JC Abstract BACKGROUND: Platelet-rich therapies are being used increasingly in the treatment of musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries such as ligament, muscle and tendon tears and tendinopathies. These therapies can […]

The use of dry needling and myofascial meridians in a case of plantar fasciitis.

The use of dry needling and myofascial meridians in a case of plantar fasciitis. J Chiropr Med. 2014 Mar;13(1):43-8 Authors: Behnam A, Mahyar S, Ezzati K, Rad SM Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of dry needling based on myofascial meridians for management of plantar fasciitis. CLINICAL FEATURES: […]

Neck pain: dry needling can decrease pain and increase motion.

Related Articles Neck pain: dry needling can decrease pain and increase motion. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Apr;44(4):261 Authors: Abstract When you have neck pain, the muscles in your neck are often painful to the touch. The irritable, hard “knots” within a muscle or connective tissue that may cause pain over a large area […]

Evidence for the use of dry needling and physiotherapy in the management of cervicogenic or tension-type headache: A systematic review.

Related Articles Evidence for the use of dry needling and physiotherapy in the management of cervicogenic or tension-type headache: A systematic review. Cephalalgia. 2014 Mar 12; Authors: France S, Bown J, Nowosilskyj M, Mott M, Rand S, Walters J Abstract BACKGROUND:: There is good evidence in the literature supporting physiotherapy in the management of some […]

Treatment of supraspinatus tendinopathy with ultrasound guided dry needling.

Related Articles Treatment of supraspinatus tendinopathy with ultrasound guided dry needling. J Chiropr Med. 2013 Mar;12(1):26-9 Authors: Settergren R Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this case study is to describe the treatment of a patient with tendinopathy using sonographically guided dry needling. Tendinopathies are a highly prevalent problem in musculoskeletal medicine, and no one form […]

Comparison of dry needling and physiotherapy in treatment of myofascial pain syndrome.

Related Articles Comparison of dry needling and physiotherapy in treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. Clin Rheumatol. 2013 Dec 19; Authors: Rayegani SM, Bayat M, Bahrami MH, Raeissadat SA, Kargozar E Abstract To compare the effects of dry needling and physiotherapy in treatment of myofascial pain syndrome, a randomized controlled trial was performed on 28 patients […]

Platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for patellar tendinopathy: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial.

Related Articles Platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for patellar tendinopathy: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Am J Sports Med. 2014 Mar;42(3):610-8 Authors: Dragoo JL, Wasterlain AS, Braun HJ, Nead KT Abstract BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown improvement in patellar tendinopathy symptoms after platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, but no randomized controlled trial has compared PRP with […]

Platelet-rich therapies for musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries.

Related Articles Platelet-rich therapies for musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;12:CD010071 Authors: Moraes VY, Lenza M, Tamaoki MJ, Faloppa F, Belloti JC Abstract BACKGROUND: Platelet-rich therapies are being used increasingly in the treatment of musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries such as ligament, muscle and tendon tears and tendinopathies. These therapies can be used […]

Rehabilitation of proximal hamstring tendinopathy utilizing eccentric training, lumbopelvic stabilization, and trigger point dry needling: 2 case reports.

Related Articles Rehabilitation of proximal hamstring tendinopathy utilizing eccentric training, lumbopelvic stabilization, and trigger point dry needling: 2 case reports. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Mar;44(3):198-205 Authors: Jayaseelan DJ, Moats N, Ricardo CR Abstract Study Design Case report. Background Proximal hamstring tendinopathy is a relatively uncommon overuse injury seen in runners. In contrast to […]

Short-Term Changes in Neck Pain, Widespread Pressure Pain Sensitivity, and Cervical Range of Motion After the Application of Trigger Point Dry Needling in Patients With Acute Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Related Articles Short-Term Changes in Neck Pain, Widespread Pressure Pain Sensitivity, and Cervical Range of Motion After the Application of Trigger Point Dry Needling in Patients With Acute Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Feb 25; Authors: Mejuto-Vázquez MJ, Salom-Moreno J, Ortega-Santiago R, Truyols-Domínguez S, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract […]

Treatment of subacute posterior knee pain in an adolescent ballet dancer utilizing trigger point dry needling: a case report.

Related Articles Treatment of subacute posterior knee pain in an adolescent ballet dancer utilizing trigger point dry needling: a case report. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Feb;9(1):116-24 Authors: Mason JS, Tansey KA, Westrick RB Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Case Report. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Dry needling (DN) is an increasingly popular intervention used by clinicians as […]

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