Painful and tender muscles: dry needling can reduce myofascial pain related to trigger points muscles.

Related Articles Painful and tender muscles: dry needling can reduce myofascial pain related to trigger points muscles. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2013 Sep;43(9):635 Authors: PMID: 24313714 [PubMed – in process]

Cubital fossa syndrome treated with dry needling: a case report.

Related Articles Cubital fossa syndrome treated with dry needling: a case report. Acupunct Med. 2014 Feb 13; Authors: Yeo C PMID: 24525518 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]

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 […]

Trigger point dry needling as an adjunct treatment for a patient with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.

Related Articles Trigger point dry needling as an adjunct treatment for a patient with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Feb;44(2):92-101 Authors: Clewley D, Flynn TW, Koppenhaver S Abstract Study Design Case report. Background Prognosis for adhesive capsulitis has been described as self-limiting and can persist for 1 to 3 […]

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 […]

APTA President finds the letter from the NCASI to be without merit.

National Center for Acupuncture Safety and Integrity (NCASI).  This letter alleged that physical therapists’ (PT) use of acupuncture needles in “trigger point dry needling” (TPDN) procedures, and various state boards’ determination that TPDN is within the physical therapist scope of practice, are inconsistent with the requirements for acupuncture needles under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDC Act), 21 […]

Kentucky’s Attorney General Supports Dry Needling Practice

CONGRATULATIONS TO KENTUCKY PHYSICAL THERAPISTS!! September 3rd, 2013: Kentucky’s Attorney General supports the 2010 Opinion and Declaratory Ruling of the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy that the practice of “dry needling” is within the scope of practice of physical therapy. The Acupuncture Advisory Board and the Kentucky State Acupuncture Association expressed concern to the Attorney […]

Colorado Governor Confirms: Dry Needling is in the PT Scope of Practice

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed into law SB 13-079, which formally approves and confirms the rule that allows Physical Therapists in Colorado to continue to perform Dry Needling as part of their scope of practice. Rule 211 was re-promulgated last year by the new Colorado Board of Physical Therapy after being in […]

Trigger Point Dry Needling and the Local Twitch Response

Trigger point dry needling involves inserting a dry, filament-like needle subcutaneously into a taut muscle known as a myofascial trigger point (MTrP). The therapeutic effects from dry needling are still being investigated, however, the supported effects thus far include increasing blood flow to reduce myofascial ischemia (Hsieh 2011), peripheral analgesia (Bladry 2005), gate control theory […]

Six Reasons IDN Is Different from the Traditional Dry Needling Course

IDN offers you first-hand learning experience, from the originator of the Integrated Dry Needling concept. New and cutting edge information that you cannot learn anywhere else. (Learn Why IDN is different). Our treatment system considers the WHOLE body not just parts or regions of it. We address the many interconnecting mechanisms that may be limiting […]