Effects of dry needling session frequency on wrist flexor spasticity and motor recovery after stroke: a single-blind randomized clinical trial

Physiother Theory Pract. 2023 Sep 9:1-12. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2254827. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Determining the optimal number of dry needling (DN) sessions to satisfactorily treat a stroke patient with spasticity is important from both clinical and economic perspective. OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of one versus three sessions of DN on spasticity of the […]

Dry needling with blinded technique in pectoralis minor syndrome

Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 May 4;69(2):257-258. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2023.12535. eCollection 2023 Jun. NO ABSTRACT PMID:37671379 | PMC:PMC10475898 | DOI:10.5606/tftrd.2023.12535

Reply on the article: “Dry-needling with blinded technique in pectoralis minor syndrome”

Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 May 6;69(2):259-260. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2023.12934. eCollection 2023 Jun. NO ABSTRACT PMID:37671380 | PMC:PMC10475899 | DOI:10.5606/tftrd.2023.12934

Effects of acupuncture or similar needling therapy on pain, proprioception, balance, and self-reported function in individuals with chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Complement Ther Med. 2023 Sep 2:102983. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102983. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Acupuncture or similar needling therapy has long been used to improve well-being, but its effectiveness in management of chronic ankle instability (CAI) is unclear. To investigate the efficacy of acupuncture or similar needling therapy on pain, proprioception, balance, and self-reported function […]

Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Improving Pain and Function in Comparison with Other Techniques in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Pain Res Manag. 2023 Aug 23;2023:1523834. doi: 10.1155/2023/1523834. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the short-, mid-, and long-term effectiveness of dry needling in improving pain and functional capacity of patients with chronic neck pain. Search strategy was performed on PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, PEDro, and […]

Physiotherapeutic Interventions for Individuals Suffering From Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review

Cureus. 2023 Jul 31;15(7):e42740. doi: 10.7759/cureus.42740. eCollection 2023 Jul. ABSTRACT The foot and the lower leg comprise the ankle joint complex. The foot is crucial for the maintenance of posture. Frequently, overuse or repeated microtrauma to the fascia causes plantar fasciitis. This review aims to suggest the efficacy of various plantar fasciitis (PF) interventions based […]

Trigger point dry needling increases masseter muscle oxygenation in patients with temporomandibular disorder

J Appl Oral Sci. 2023 Aug 25;31:e20230099. doi: 10.1590/1678-7757-2023-0099. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term encompassing various clinical complaints involving the temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles, and/or associated orofacial structures. Myogenous TMDs are the most frequent cause of chronic orofacial pain. Musculoskeletal pain is commonly associated with myofascial trigger points (MTPs), […]

Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Trigger Points in Patients with Chronic Migraine: A Protocol for a Pilot Study Using a Single-Case Experimental Design

Medicina (Kaunas). 2023 Jul 28;59(8):1380. doi: 10.3390/medicina59081380. ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Trigger points (TrPs) are prevalent in patients with migraine headaches. Needling interventions targeting TrPs in migraine patients may reduce the intensity and frequency of headaches, yet systematic reviews reveal a lack of robust evidence. Intramuscular electrical stimulation (IMES) is a modality that delivers electrical […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace. Triggers, coping strategies, and economic impact: A qualitative study from the perspective of women manual workers

J Hand Ther. 2023 Aug 15:S0894-1130(23)00081-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2023.06.003. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) may lead to significant work limitations, especially in female manual workers. There is scarce evidence on the perspective of female manual workers with CTS. PURPOSE: To explore the perspective of female workers who suffer from CTS regarding […]

Evolution of acupuncture techniques for jin diseases and the rise and fall of jingjin doctrine

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2023 Aug 12;43(8):855-67. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230316-k0002. ABSTRACT It has the important enlightenment and reference significance for the inheritance and innovation of jin (sinew/fascia) diseases and its theoretic basis, jingjin (muscle region of meridian) doctrine by sorting out the origin of the acupuncture techniques for jin diseases and exploring the root of its rise […]

Ultrasound verification of palpation-based dry needling techniques of rotator cuff muscles: a prospective feasibility trial

J Man Manip Ther. 2023 Aug 13:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2023.2244735. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of using ultrasound to verify the placement of narrow-gauge dry needles within the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles utilizing palpation-based dry needle techniques. METHODS: This is a prospective observational study […]

Governing therapeutic pluralism: An environmental scan of the statutory regulation and government reimbursement of traditional and complementary medicine practitioners in the United States

PLOS Glob Public Health. 2023 Aug 9;3(8):e0001996. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001996. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT The World Health Organization has called on nation-states to statutorily govern, and integrate into state-funded healthcare systems, practitioners of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) (whose therapeutic approaches that fall outside the boundaries of conventional biomedicine). To date, however, there exist few rigorous reports […]

Dry Needling – the Life-Threatening Risk of Iatrogenic Pneumothorax

Ir Med J. 2023 Feb 23;116(2):735. NO ABSTRACT PMID:37555791

Plum-blossom needle tapping enhances the efficacy of ALA photodynamic therapy for facial actinic keratosis in Chinese population: a randomized, multicenter, prospective, and observer-blind study

Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2023 Jun;42:103611. doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103611. Epub 2023 May 19. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is a reliable treatment for actinic keratosis (AK), but its effect needs to be enhanced in thick lesions. Plum-blossom needle is a traditional Chinese cost-effective instrument for enhancing the transdermal delivery of ALA. However, whether […]

The Impact of Dry Needling With Electrical Stimulation on Pain and Disability in Patients With Musculoskeletal Shoulder Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Cureus. 2023 Jul 5;15(7):e41404. doi: 10.7759/cureus.41404. eCollection 2023 Jul. ABSTRACT Musculoskeletal shoulder pain (MSP) is a common orthopedic condition frequently treated by orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists in an interdisciplinary manner. Dry needling with electrical stimulation (DNES) is an increasingly popular intervention used for the conservative treatment of MSP during physical therapy. To date, no […]

Effect of Dry Needling on the Masseter Muscle in the Tinnitus Perception of Patients with Temporomandibular Disorder

J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2023 Sep;22(3):571-578. doi: 10.1007/s12663-022-01696-4. Epub 2022 Feb 28. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of dry needling on the masseter muscle in the perception of tinnitus in patients with temporomandibular disorder. METHODS: Twenty-five patients with tinnitus and muscular temporomandibular disorders were randomly assigned to groups study (n = 13) and control […]

Total Healing of a Partial Rupture of the Supraspinatus Tendon Using Barbotage Technique Associated with Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Randomized, Controlled, and Double-Blind Clinical Trial

Biomedicines. 2023 Jun 27;11(7):1849. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines11071849. ABSTRACT The prevalence of partial rotator cuff tears (PRCTs) is high in the general population. Our hypothesis is that barbotage, when associated with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), is an effective method for healing these tears. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of barbotage with or without […]

Correction to: Are acupuncture and dry needling effective in the management of masticatory muscle pain: A network meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials

J Oral Rehabil. 2023 Jul 24. doi: 10.1111/joor.13548. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:37489012 | DOI:10.1111/joor.13548

Bibliometric and Visual Analysis in the Field of Dry Needling for Myofascial Pain Syndrome from 2000 to 2022

J Pain Res. 2023 Jul 18;16:2461-2475. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S417653. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Evidence has shown that dry needling (DN) is effective for myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). However, bibliometrics has rarely been used to analyze the literature related to DN for MPS. The purpose of this study is to provide a systematic overview of global frontiers […]

Efficacy of percutaneous needle electrolysis versus dry needling in musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2023 Jul 3. doi: 10.3233/BMR-220408. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Physical therapists use dry needling (DN) and percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) to treat musculoskeletal pain. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of PNE vs. DN in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. METHODS: This systematic review and meta-analysis was based on the […]