Short-term effect of frequency specific intramuscular electrical stimulation on post dry needling soreness of upper fibers of trapezius: A randomized controlled trial

Authors:Manoj Kumar Sharma, Sarika Chaudhary, Shweta Shenoy J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:217-223. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.003. Epub 2024 Apr 9. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of frequency specific intramuscular electrical stimulation on post trigger point dry needling soreness. BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) with intramuscular electrical stimulation (DN/IMES) has been […]

Optimizing dry needling for chronic low back pain: A novel approach to treatment site selection: A randomized controlled trial

Authors:Daniel Pecos-Martín, Carlos Romero-Morales, Alejandro Barrero-Sánchez, Manuel Baena-Terrón, Alejandro Corbacho-Bolaños, Ángel González-de-la-Flor J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:2113-2119. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.051. Epub 2024 Oct 21. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39593573 | DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.051

A novel dry needling approach treating subacromial pain syndrome to significantly improve function and reduce pain following plateau with progress using conventional physical therapy interventions: A case report

Authors:J. Bleacher, C.J. Mansfield, S. Wilging, M. Smith, M.S. Briggs J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1561-1566. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.006. Epub 2024 Aug 10. ABSTRACT There is limited high level research supporting the use of dry needling for mechanical shoulder pain. Dry needling is often used as an adjunct or primary treatment for musculoskeletal pain to address […]

The effects of high intensity laser therapy and dry needling on clinical signs in females with upper trapezius muscle active trigger points: A single blinded randomized clinical trial

Authors:Marzieh Yassin, Azizeh Parandnia, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Reza Salehi, Fereshteh Navaee J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1381-1387. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.031. Epub 2024 Jul 14. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: One of the main contributors to musculoskeletal pain syndromes are myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), which are characterized by discomfort, tenderness, and restricted range of motion (ROM). In this study, patients with […]

Comparison of dry needling with exercise and exercise alone on spasticity, range of motion, and function of post-stroke chronic spastic patients

Authors:Atousa Ebrahimi, Shahla Zahednejad, Sobhan Sobhani, Ali Asghar Arastoo, Leila Abbasi J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1295-1301. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.046. Epub 2024 Jul 25. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Stroke is a common cause of disability and death in adults, with spasticity being a common post-stroke complication that can significantly affect patients’ quality of life. This study aimed to […]

Dry needling for orofacial pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Authors:Adrian Kuzdzal, Edzard Ernst, Pawel Posadzki, Zbigniew Wronski Pain Rep. 2024 Nov 20;9(6):e1208. doi: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000001208. eCollection 2024 Dec. ABSTRACT Orofacial pain (OFP) is an ache in the front part of the head and typically has musculoskeletal, dental, neural, or sinogenic origin. Dry needling (DN) is the insertion of a solid sterile fine needle through the […]

Dry Needling: A Possible Detrimental Treatment After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Authors:Hendrik Cornette, Patrick Demey, Luk Verhelst, Koen Liekens Cureus. 2024 Oct 21;16(10):e72053. doi: 10.7759/cureus.72053. eCollection 2024 Oct. ABSTRACT This case study describes a severe and rare complication following the placement of a total hip prosthesis in a 59-year-old woman. During rehabilitation, a physiotherapist incorporated dry needling alongside conventional exercises. A large ulcer developed near the […]

Nonpharmacological Interventions for Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome-A Systematic Review of the Literature

Authors:Edmundo Gónima Valero, Cristian D Rodríguez Miranda, Sandra Contreras Arrieta, Maria I Daza Morelli, Daniela Seija Butnaru, Mariana Reyes Carrillo, Laura D Aponte Camacho, Sebastian Amaya Clin Breast Cancer. 2024 Oct 23:S1526-8209(24)00285-4. doi: 10.1016/j.clbc.2024.10.007. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Literature regarding nonpharmacological interventions (NPI) for PMPS or CP after mastectomy is scarce and not […]

Combined micro-needling with topical metformin versus micro-needling with topical placebo in the treatment of melasma: a concurrent split-face study

Authors:Hagar Bessar, N. Arebi, M. El-Sayed, B. Elkholy Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Nov 13;317(1):13. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03449-4. ABSTRACT Melasma is an acquired dysfunction of melanogenesis, that poses a major therapeutic challenge and tends to recur after therapy. Several combination therapies are being tested nowadays for the treatment of melasma, with promising results. Metformin, an anti-diabetic medication, […]

Response to “Letter to the Editor Regarding ‘Comparing Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treatment with Dry Needling Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis on Pain and Function of the Heel'”

Authors:Burak Tayyip Dede, Ayşenur Ada, Muhammed Oğuz, Berat Bulut, Fatih Bağcıer, Ebru Aytekin J Foot Ankle Surg. 2024 Nov-Dec;63(6):786. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.002. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39455172 | DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.002

Letter to the Editor Regarding “Comparing Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treatment With Dry Needling Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis on Pain and Function of the Heel”

Authors:Xinjie Wang, Dahai Zhang J Foot Ankle Surg. 2024 Nov-Dec;63(6):784-785. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.014. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39455171 | DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.014

Myofascial pain syndrome in small animal practice

Authors:M C Petty, B P Monteiro, S A Robertson, A R Ajadi, C Mosley, J C Murrell, N Nadkarni J Small Anim Pract. 2024 Oct 24. doi: 10.1111/jsap.13795. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This capsule review is a discussion of myofascial pain syndrome in small animals. The history of myofascial pain syndrome is discussed as […]

Global trends and performance of dry needling from 2004 to 2024: a bibliometric analysis

Authors:Min Wang, Tianci Zhao, Jiaxin Liu, Shouyang Luo Front Neurol. 2024 Oct 9;15:1465983. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1465983. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Many doctors are incorporating dry needling into their clinical practice. Despite this growing trend, there has not been a comprehensive bibliometric analysis conducted in this field. Thus, this study aims to investigate the current research landscape, […]

Knowledge and Attitude Towards Bell’s Palsy Rehabilitation Among Physical Therapists in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors:Alaa M Albishi, Hanan M Al-Ageel, Sami S AlAbdulwahab Risk Manag Healthc Policy. 2024 Oct 15;17:2401-2413. doi: 10.2147/RMHP.S481457. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Bell’s Palsy (BP) is an acute lower motor nerve impairment of the facial nerve, causing sudden paralysis on one side of the face and significantly affecting the patient’s quality of life. Physiotherapy is […]

Case Study on Neuromuscular Patterning 👩‍⚕️

In this Clinical Relevance video, I break down a powerful case study on TMJ dysfunction—how targeted dry needling resolved eight years of jaw pain, clicking, and locking. Watch the full video above to see the treatment in action and the science behind it. The Patient: 8 Years of TMJ Pain & Failed Treatments A physical […]

Patient-Determined Important Change for the Neck Disability Index With Application of Credibility Analysis: An Exploratory Study

Authors:Brian A. Young, David M. Boland, Shane L. Koppenhaver, Emilio J. Puentedura, Joshua A. Cleland J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2024 Oct 14:S0161-4754(24)00055-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2024.08.016. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The purposes of this study were to preliminarily report patient-identified change for the neck disability index (NDI) as either important or not important with time […]

Research Trends in Dry Needling for Neck Pain Treatment: A Bibliometric Analysis

Authors:Varun Kalia, Priyanka Rajput J Chiropr Humanit. 2024 Oct 1;31:33-47. doi: 10.1016/j.echu.2024.02.002. eCollection 2024 Dec. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the published literature on the utilization of dry needling in the management of neck pain. METHODS: We performed a bibliometric analysis of publications from January 1, 2002 to December 31, […]

Inferior-Medial Dry Needling at the Thoracolumbar Junction: A Cadaveric Study

Authors:Christi L. Williams, Sue E. Curfman, Stacey R. Lindsley, Christian R. Falyar, Ryan C. McConnell Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2024 Oct 1;19(10):1238-1243. doi: 10.26603/001c.123477. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) has emerged as a popular therapeutic intervention for managing musculoskeletal pain. While major adverse events are generally rare, those that have been reported […]

Evaluation the efficacy of microneedling with topical metformin solution compared with microneedling with topical vitamin C solution in treatment of melasma

Authors:Manal Mahmoud Yosef Mahmoud, Abeer Moustafa Kamel, Sara Ahmed Galal Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Oct 5;316(9):662. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03355-9. ABSTRACT Several treatment modalities have been used for the treatment of melasma. Topical metformin is an anti-diabetic drug, which has melanopenic action. Vitamin C acts on melanin by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme, thus inhibiting melanogenesis. To compare […]

Trigger Point Therapy Techniques as an Effective Unconventional Method of Treating Tension Headaches: A Systematic Review

Authors:Aleksandra Dolina, Michał Baszczowski, Wiktor Wilkowicz, Grzegorz Zieliński, Jacek Szkutnik, Piotr Gawda Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Sep 17;12(18):1868. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12181868. ABSTRACT Background/Objectives The main aim of the literature review was to determine whether different trigger point therapy techniques are effective in decreasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of tension-type headaches. An additional aim was to assess […]