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Successful Management of Chronic Postsurgical Pain Following Total Knee Replacement.

Pain Med. 2014 Aug 4; Authors: Vas L, Khandagale N, Pai R Abstract We report reversal of chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) along with functional restoration after total knee replacement (TKR) in two patients, using a combination therapy that included ultrasonography-guided pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) of nerves supplying the knee to provide pain relief, along with dry […]

Temporomandibular disorders. Part 2: conservative management.

Related Articles Temporomandibular disorders. Part 2: conservative management. J Man Manip Ther. 2014 Feb;22(1):13-23 Authors: Shaffer SM, Brismée JM, Sizer PS, Courtney CA Abstract Appropriate management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) requires an understanding of the underlying dysfunction associated with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding structures. A comprehensive examination process, as described in part 1 […]

Trigger point-related sympathetic nerve activity in chronic sciatic leg pain: a case study.

Related Articles Trigger point-related sympathetic nerve activity in chronic sciatic leg pain: a case study. Acupunct Med. 2014 Jun 26; Authors: Skorupska E, Rychlik M, Pawelec W, Bednarek A, Samborski W Abstract Sciatica has classically been associated with irritation of the sciatic nerve by the vertebral disc and consequent inflammation. Some authors suggest that active […]

Effects of Spray and Stretch On Postneedling Soreness And Sensitivity After Dry Needling Of A Latent Myofascial Trigger Point.

Related Articles Effects of Spray and Stretch On Postneedling Soreness And Sensitivity After Dry Needling Of A Latent Myofascial Trigger Point. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2014 Jun 10; Authors: Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A, Rodríguez-Fernández AL, García-Muro F, López-López A, Mayoral O, Mesa-Jiménez JA, Fernández-Carnero J Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate (1) the effect of spray and stretch (SS) […]

Dry needling for management of pain in the upper quarter and craniofacial region.

Related Articles Dry needling for management of pain in the upper quarter and craniofacial region. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2014 Aug;18(8):437 Authors: Kietrys DM, Palombaro KM, Mannheimer JS Abstract Dry needling is a therapeutic intervention that has been growing in popularity. It is primarily used with patients that have pain of myofascial origin. This review […]

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

Frank Gargano, Dr Ma - Dry Needling Course Faculty

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 […]

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