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.
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[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.
Related Articles The Construction of Sham Dry Needles and Their Validity. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018;2018:9567061 Authors: Mitchell UH, Stoneman P, Larson RE, Page GL Abstract Appropriate control interventions are necessary to show the treatment effect of dry needling. Different control procedures, such as dry needling of the contralateral side, and sham treatments, such […]
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – April 2018.
Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – April 2018. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):402-410 Authors: Dommerholt J, Chou LW, Finnegan M, Hooks T Abstract Twenty-four basic and clinical studies and case reports are included in this quarterly review of the myofascial pain literature. The majority of publications focus on […]
Validation of the range of dry needling with the fascial winding technique in the carpal tunnel using ultrasound.
Related Articles Validation of the range of dry needling with the fascial winding technique in the carpal tunnel using ultrasound. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):348-353 Authors: Gascon-Garcia J, Bagur-Calafat C, Girabent-Farrés M, Balius R Abstract OBJECTIVES: To use ultrasound imaging to show how the needles in dry needling applied in the carpal tunnel can […]
Dry Needling in myofascial tracks in Non-Relaxing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A case study.
Related Articles Dry Needling in myofascial tracks in Non-Relaxing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A case study. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):337-340 Authors: Sheikhhoseini R, Arab AM Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this case report is to describe the use of Dry Needling (DN) in myofascial tracks related to the pelvic floor (PF) in the management […]
The effect of upper trapezius muscle dry needling treatment on sleep quality: A case report.
Related Articles The effect of upper trapezius muscle dry needling treatment on sleep quality: A case report. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):333-336 Authors: Yaghoubi Z, Pardehshenas H, Takamjani IE Abstract Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by trigger points in muscles, resulting in pain, limitation of motion, muscle weakness and also referral pain. Upper part […]
Efficacy of dry needling on latent myofascial trigger points in male subjects with neck/shoulders musculoskeletal pain. A case series.
Related Articles Efficacy of dry needling on latent myofascial trigger points in male subjects with neck/shoulders musculoskeletal pain. A case series. Scand J Pain. 2017 Dec 29;16(1):174 Authors: Heredia-Rizo AM, Navarro-Carmona I, Piña-Pozo F Abstract Aims To assess the impact of dry needling on neural mechanosensitivity and grip strength in male subjects with a history […]
Twenty Thousand Needles Under the Sea. Trigger Point Dry Needling Aboard an Israeli Navy Submarine: A Case Report.
Related Articles Twenty Thousand Needles Under the Sea. Trigger Point Dry Needling Aboard an Israeli Navy Submarine: A Case Report. Mil Med. 2018 Apr 04;: Authors: Ronel D, Gabbay O, Esterson A, Brand R, Vulfsons S Abstract Nonspecific lower back pain affects a major part of the population at a certain point of their life. […]
Randomized, double-blind study comparing percutaneous electrolysis and dry needling for the management of temporomandibular myofascial pain.
Randomized, double-blind study comparing percutaneous electrolysis and dry needling for the management of temporomandibular myofascial pain. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2018 Jun 20;: Authors: Lopez-Martos R, Gonzalez-Perez LM, Ruiz-Canela-Mendez P, Urresti-Lopez FJ, Gutierrez-Perez JL, Infante-Cossio P Abstract BACKGROUND: To assess whether the techniques of percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) and deep dry needling (DDN) […]
The effect of dry needling on spasticity, gait and muscle architecture in patients with chronic stroke: A case series study.
Related Articles The effect of dry needling on spasticity, gait and muscle architecture in patients with chronic stroke: A case series study. Top Stroke Rehabil. 2018 Apr 23;:1-7 Authors: Hadi S, Khadijeh O, Hadian M, Niloofar AY, Olyaei G, Hossein B, Calvo S, Herrero P Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to assess […]
2018 Consensus statement on exercise therapy and physical interventions (orthoses, taping and manual therapy) to treat patellofemoral pain: recommendations from the 5th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Gold Coast, Australia, 2017.
Related Articles 2018 Consensus statement on exercise therapy and physical interventions (orthoses, taping and manual therapy) to treat patellofemoral pain: recommendations from the 5th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Gold Coast, Australia, 2017. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Jun 20;: Authors: Collins NJ, Barton CJ, van Middelkoop M, Callaghan MJ, Rathleff MS, Vicenzino BT, Davis […]
Improvement in clinical outcomes after dry needling versus myofascial release on pain pressure thresholds, quality of life, fatigue, pain intensity, quality of sleep, anxiety, and depression in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
Related Articles Improvement in clinical outcomes after dry needling versus myofascial release on pain pressure thresholds, quality of life, fatigue, pain intensity, quality of sleep, anxiety, and depression in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. Disabil Rehabil. 2018 Apr 23;:1-12 Authors: Castro Sánchez AM, García López H, Fernández Sánchez M, Pérez Mármol JM, Aguilar-Ferrándiz ME, Luque Suárez […]
Treatment of individuals with chronic bicipital tendinopathy using dry needling, eccentric-concentric exercise and stretching; a case series.
Related Articles Treatment of individuals with chronic bicipital tendinopathy using dry needling, eccentric-concentric exercise and stretching; a case series. Physiother Theory Pract. 2018 Jun 22;:1-11 Authors: McDevitt AW, Snodgrass SJ, Cleland JA, Leibold MBR, Krause LA, Mintken PE Abstract OBJECTIVES: To describe the outcomes of 10 patients with chronic biceps tendinopathy treated by physical therapy […]