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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. […]
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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Attending the AAOMPT 2014 Conference? October 22-26, 2014, San Antonio, Texas Grand Hyatt San Antonio Make sure you catch our breakout session #5 on Sunday morning. Check out the link for more info: Dry Needling and Clinical Reasoning: Is there enough information?
Dry needling: a literature review with implications for clinical practice guidelines. Phys Ther Rev. 2014 Aug;19(4):252-265 Authors: Dunning J, Butts R, Mourad F, Young I, Flannagan S, Perreault T Abstract BACKGROUND: Wet needling uses hollow-bore needles to deliver corticosteroids, anesthetics, sclerosants, botulinum toxins, or other agents. In contrast, dry needling requires the insertion of thin […]
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 […]
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The Use of Manual Therapy Post Hip Arthroscopy When an Exercise Based Therapy Approach Has Failed: A Case Report. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Aug 6;:1-29 Authors: Le Beau RT, Nho SJ Abstract Study Design Case report. Background Although there is a growing body of literature on both surgical intervention and post-surgical rehabilitation of […]
Related Articles The effect of dry needling for myofascial trigger points in the neck and shoulders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2014 Jul;18(3):390-8 Authors: Ong J, Claydon LS Abstract BACKGROUND: and purpose: The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis is to determine the effect of dry needling in the treatment […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
