Quantitative proteomics analysis to identify biomarkers of chronic myofascial pain and therapeutic targets of dry needling in a rat model of myofascial trigger points.
Related Articles Quantitative proteomics analysis to identify biomarkers of chronic myofascial pain and therapeutic targets of dry needling in a rat model of myofascial trigger points. J Pain Res. 2019;12:283-298 Authors: Li LH, Huang QM, Barbero M, Liu L, Nguyen TT, Beretta-Piccoli M, Xu AL, Ji LJ Abstract Background: Proteomics analysis may provide important information […]
Electrical dry needling as an adjunct to exercise, manual therapy and ultrasound for plantar fasciitis: A multi-center randomized clinical trial.
Electrical dry needling as an adjunct to exercise, manual therapy and ultrasound for plantar fasciitis: A multi-center randomized clinical trial. PLoS One. 2018;13(10):e0205405 Authors: Dunning J, Butts R, Henry N, Mourad F, Brannon A, Rodriguez H, Young I, Arias-Buría JL, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Randomized, single-blinded, multi-center, parallel-group trial. OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects […]
Health related quality of life improvement in chronic non-specific neck pain: secondary analysis from a single blinded, randomized clinical trial.
Related Articles Health related quality of life improvement in chronic non-specific neck pain: secondary analysis from a single blinded, randomized clinical trial. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2018 Nov 06;16(1):207 Authors: Cerezo-Téllez E, Torres-Lacomba M, Mayoral-Del-Moral O, Pacheco-da-Costa S, Prieto-Merino D, Sánchez-Sánchez B Abstract BACKGROUND: Chronic non-specific neck pain is related to limited cervical mobility, impaired […]
Platelet rich plasma compared to dry needling in the treatment of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy.
Related Articles Platelet rich plasma compared to dry needling in the treatment of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Phys Sportsmed. 2018 Nov 14;: Authors: Abate M, di Carlo L, Salini V Abstract OBJECTIVES: The efficacy of platelet rich plasma in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy is controversial. Despite positive results observed in open studies, randomized controlled trials […]
The effect of exercise therapy, dry needling, and nonfunctional electrical stimulation on radicular pain: a case report.
Related Articles The effect of exercise therapy, dry needling, and nonfunctional electrical stimulation on radicular pain: a case report. J Exerc Rehabil. 2018 Oct;14(5):864-869 Authors: Hosseini L, Shariat A, Ghaffari MS, Honarpishe R, Cleland JA Abstract A 43-year-old male, office worker with history of chronic radicular low back pain radiating into the left leg was […]
Dry needling in addition to standard physical therapy treatment for sub-acromial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial protocol.
Related Articles Dry needling in addition to standard physical therapy treatment for sub-acromial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial protocol. Braz J Phys Ther. 2018 Nov 06;: Authors: Hando BR, Rhon DI, Cleland JA, Snodgrass SJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Trigger point dry needling interventions are utilized by physical therapists to manage shoulder pain. Observational studies have […]
Response to the Letter by Weisman et al on: Twenty Thousand Needles Under the Sea: Trigger Point Dry Needling Aboard an Israeli Navy Submarine. A Case Report.
Response to the Letter by Weisman et al on: Twenty Thousand Needles Under the Sea: Trigger Point Dry Needling Aboard an Israeli Navy Submarine. A Case Report. Mil Med. 2018 Dec 04;: Authors: Ronel D, Gabbay O, Esterson A, Brand R, Vulfsons S PMID: 30517683 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
Association of facial massage, dry needling, and laser therapy in Temporomandibular Disorder: case report.
Association of facial massage, dry needling, and laser therapy in Temporomandibular Disorder: case report. Codas. 2018 Nov 29;30(6):e20170265 Authors: Pessoa DR, Costa DR, Prianti BM, Costa DR, Delpasso CA, Arisawa EÂLS, Nicolau RA Abstract This case report aims to evaluate the treatment of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) of muscular origin by associating facial massage (FM), dry […]
The Effects of Needling Therapies on Muscle Force Production: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Related Articles The Effects of Needling Therapies on Muscle Force Production: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Nov 30;:1-38 Authors: Mansfield C, VanEtten L, Willy R, Di Stasi S, Magnussen R, Briggs M Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis. BACKGROUND: Needling has been shown to decrease pain in the […]
Is dry needling effective for low back pain?: A systematic review and PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis.
Related Articles Is dry needling effective for low back pain?: A systematic review and PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Jun;97(26):e11225 Authors: Hu HT, Gao H, Ma RJ, Zhao XF, Tian HF, Li L Abstract BACKGROUND: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of dry needling (DN) for treating low back pain (LBP). METHODS: Nine databases were […]
Deep Infection Following Dry Needling in a Young Athlete: An Underreported Complication of an Increasingly Prevalent Modality: A Case Report.
Related Articles Deep Infection Following Dry Needling in a Young Athlete: An Underreported Complication of an Increasingly Prevalent Modality: A Case Report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2018 Sep 26;: Authors: Kim DC, Glenzer S, Johnson A, Nimityongskul P Abstract CASE: Dry needling frequently is performed by a variety of practitioners for pain treatment. A […]
Musculoskeletal Therapies: Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Cupping.
Related Articles Musculoskeletal Therapies: Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Cupping. FP Essent. 2018 Jul;470:27-31 Authors: Leggit JC Abstract Integrative medicine, including acupuncture, dry needling, and cupping, is being used increasingly in the United States. Evidence regarding their efficacy in the management of musculoskeletal conditions is heterogeneous and subject to several limitations. Despite these limitations, acupuncture consistently has […]
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Elbow Pathologies: a Descriptive Review of Current Literature.
Related Articles Platelet-Rich Plasma for Elbow Pathologies: a Descriptive Review of Current Literature. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2018 Sep 25;: Authors: Kwapisz A, Prabhakar S, Compagnoni R, Sibilska A, Randelli P Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Platelet-rich plasma is used in many orthopedic pathologies such as tendinopathies and ligament injuries. The clinical results reported in the […]
Holding Out and Protected Titles – Issues for Non-registrant Complementary and Alternative Health Practitioners.
Related Articles Holding Out and Protected Titles – Issues for Non-registrant Complementary and Alternative Health Practitioners. J Law Med. 2018 Jul;25(4):1033-1041 Authors: Weir M Abstract The regulation of registered health practitioners in Australia focuses upon holding out provisions rather than statutory scope of practice provisions. One concern for non-registrant complementary and alternative medicine practitioners and […]
A case with iatrogenic pneumothorax due to deep dry needling.
Related Articles A case with iatrogenic pneumothorax due to deep dry needling. Radiol Case Rep. 2018 Dec;13(6):1246-1248 Authors: Uzar T, Turkmen I, Menekse EB, Dirican A, Ekaterina P, Ozkaya S Abstract Deep dry needling is an evidence-based treatment technique that is accepted and used by physical therapists for treatment of musculoskeletal pain. We present a […]
Comparison of ozone and lidocaine injection efficacy vs dry needling in myofascial pain syndrome patients.
Related Articles Comparison of ozone and lidocaine injection efficacy vs dry needling in myofascial pain syndrome patients. J Pain Res. 2018;11:1273-1279 Authors: Raeissadat SA, Rayegani SM, Sadeghi F, Rahimi-Dehgolan S Abstract Purpose: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder among young adults associated with presence of myofascial trigger points. We aimed to evaluate […]
Efficacy of dry needling in patients with myofascial temporomandibular disorders related to the masseter muscle.
Related Articles Efficacy of dry needling in patients with myofascial temporomandibular disorders related to the masseter muscle. Cranio. 2018 Oct 09;:1-7 Authors: Özden MC, Atalay B, Özden AV, Çankaya AB, Kolay E, Yıldırım S Abstract OBJECTIVE: This randomized, single-center clinical trial aimed to compare the efficacy of superficial dry needling (SDN) and deep dry needling […]
Effects of dry needling on post-stroke spasticity, motor function and stability limits: a randomised clinical trial.
Related Articles Effects of dry needling on post-stroke spasticity, motor function and stability limits: a randomised clinical trial. Acupunct Med. 2018 Jul 09;: Authors: Sánchez-Mila Z, Salom-Moreno J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of inclusion of deep dry needling into a treatment session following the Bobath concept on spasticity, motor function and […]
[Understanding of the trigger points of myalgia: acupuncture and dry needling exploration and modern acupuncture mechanism].
Related Articles [Understanding of the trigger points of myalgia: acupuncture and dry needling exploration and modern acupuncture mechanism]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2018 Jul 12;38(7):779-84 Authors: Huang Q, Zhang Y, Ma Y, Hou B, Fei Q, Tan S, Zhang H Abstract The similarities and differences between trigger points of myalgia and acupoints were explored. Nodules could […]
The Construction of Sham Dry Needles and Their Validity.
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