A New Perspective of Neuromyopathy to Explain Intractable Pancreatic Cancer Pains; Dry Needling as an Effective Adjunct to Neurolytic Blocks. Indian J Palliat Care. 2016 Jan-Mar;22(1):85-93 Authors: Vas L, Phanse S, Pai R Abstract UNLABELLED: We present a new perspective of neuromyopathy in pancreatic cancer pain (PCP) referral to bodywall; proposal of new rationale to […]
Physical Therapy Treatment Of Chronic Neck Pain A Discussion And Case Study: Using Dry Needling And Battlefield Acupuncture. J Spec Oper Med. 2016;16(1):1-5 Authors: Guthrie RM, Chorba R Abstract PURPOSE: Chronic mechanical neck pain can have a complex clinical presentation and is often difficult to treat. This case study illustrates a successful physical therapy treatment […]
Related Articles ACUTE EFFECTS OF DRY NEEDLING ON POSTERIOR SHOULDER TIGHTNESS. A CASE REPORT. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Apr;11(2):254-63 Authors: Passigli S, Plebani G, Poser A Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Posterior shoulder tightness has been associated with numerous shoulder disorders. Methods to increase posterior shoulder mobility may be beneficial. The purpose of this […]
Related Articles Effects of Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation Using Inversely Placed Electrodes on Myofascial Pain Syndrome in the Shoulder: A Case Series. Korean J Pain. 2016 Apr;29(2):136-40 Authors: Shanmugam S, Mathias L, Thakur A, Kumar D Abstract Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is one of the common musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder which may develop sensory-motor and […]
Related Articles Are Acupuncture Therapies Effective for the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Extremities? A Systematic Review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Apr 26;:1-80 Authors: Cox J, Varatharajan S, Côté P, Yu H, Wong JJ, Sutton D, Randhawa K, Goldgrub R, Southerst D, […]
Related Articles Effect of Dry Needling on Spasticity, Shoulder Range of Motion, and Pressure Pain Sensitivity in Patients With Stroke: A Crossover Study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2016 May 7; Authors: Mendigutia-Gómez A, Martín-Hernández C, Salom-Moreno J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the inclusion of […]
Optimizing physical therapy for ankylosing spondylitis: a case study in a young football player. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Apr;28(4):1392-1397 Authors: Tricás-Moreno JM, Lucha-López MO, Lucha-López AC, Salavera-Bordás C, Vidal-Peracho C Abstract [Purpose] Ankylosing spondylitis is prevalent in men. Modern and expert consensus documents include physical therapy among the strategies for the treatment of ankylosing […]
Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2016. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Apr;20(2):397-408 Authors: Dommerholt J, Hooks T, Finnegan M, Grieve R Abstract The worldwide interest in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and trigger points (TrPs) is reflected in the increasing number of publications. In this overview of the […]
Related Articles Trigger point dry needling: the data do not support broad applicability or robust effect. J Man Manip Ther. 2016 Feb;24(1):2-4 Authors: Venere K, Ridgeway K PMID: 27252575 [PubMed]
Related Articles Dry needling for the management of thoracic spine pain. J Man Manip Ther. 2015 Jul;23(3):147-153 Authors: Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Layton M, Dommerholt J Abstract Thoracic spine pain is as disabling as neck and low back pain without receiving the same level of attention in the scientific literature. Among the different structures that can refer […]
Erratum to “The Use of Dry Needling and Myofascial Meridians in a Case of Plantar Fasciitis” (J Chiropr Med. 2015;13:43-48). J Chiropr Med. 2015 Sep;14(3):226 Authors: Akhbari B, Salavati M, Ezzati K, Mohammadi Rad S Abstract [This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2014.01.006.]. PMID: 26778937 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
Related Articles Ultrasound-guided Interventional Procedures around the Shoulder. Br J Radiol. 2015 Aug 27;:20150372 Authors: Messina C, Banfi G, Orlandi D, Lacelli F, Serafini G, Mauri G, Secchi F, Silvestri E, Sconfienza LM Abstract Ultrasound is an established modality for shoulder evaluation, being accurate, low-cost and radiation-free. Different pathologic conditions can be diagnosed using ultrasound […]
Related Articles EFFECTIVENESS OF DRY NEEDLING, STRETCHING, AND STRENGTHENING TO REDUCE PAIN AND IMPROVE FUNCTION IN SUBJECTS WITH CHRONIC LATERAL HIP AND THIGH PAIN: A RETROSPECTIVE CASE SERIES. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Aug;10(4):540-51 Authors: Pavkovich R Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Chronic lateral hip and thigh pain is regularly treated by the physical therapist. […]
Related Articles Postneedling soreness after deep dry needling of a latent myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle: Characteristics, sex differences and associated factors. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015 Sep 6; Authors: Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A, Rodríguez-Fernández ÁL, Fernandez-Carnero J Abstract BACKGROUND: Postneedling soreness is considered the most frequent secondary effect associated to dry needling. A […]
Related Articles The immediate effect of dry needling on multifidus muscles’ function in healthy individuals. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015 Sep 6; Authors: Dar G, Hicks GE Abstract BACKGROUND: Dry needling of muscles is mainly used for the management of pain in musculoskeletal disorders. Yet, the association between dry needling and motor performance of muscles […]
Related Articles Novel Use of Ultrasound Elastography to Quantify Muscle Tissue Changes After Dry Needling of Myofascial Trigger Points in Patients With Chronic Myofascial Pain. J Ultrasound Med. 2015 Oct 21; Authors: Turo D, Otto P, Hossain M, Gebreab T, Armstrong K, Rosenberger WF, Shao H, Shah JP, Gerber LH, Sikdar S Abstract OBJECTIVES: To […]
Related Articles No Effect of Acupuncture in the Relief of Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin J Sport Med. 2015 Nov 4; Authors: Fleckenstein J, Niederer D, Auerbach K, Bernhörster M, Hübscher M, Vogt L, Banzer W Abstract BACKGROUND: Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common symptom in people participating in […]
Related Articles Dry needling versus acupuncture: the ongoing debate. Acupunct Med. 2015 Nov 6; Authors: Zhou K, Ma Y, Brogan MS Abstract Although Western medical acupuncture (WMA) is commonly practised in the UK, a particular approach called dry needling (DN) is becoming increasingly popular in other countries. The legitimacy of the use of DN by […]
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – October 2015. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Oct;19(4):736-46 Authors: Dommerholt J, Grieve R, Hooks T, Layton M Abstract The number of publications about myofascial pain and trigger points (TrP) seems to increase every year. In the current overview we include 27 articles published in past […]
The clinical impact of platelet-rich plasma on tendinopathy compared to placebo or dry needling injections: A meta-analysis. Phys Ther Sport. 2015 Jun 18; Authors: Tsikopoulos K, Tsikopoulos I, Simeonidis E, Papathanasiou E, Haidich AB, Anastasopoulos N, Natsis K Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the impact of platelet-rich plasma with that […]
