Ultrasound-guided Interventional Procedures around the Shoulder.

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 […]

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.

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. […]

Postneedling soreness after deep dry needling of a latent myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle: Characteristics, sex differences and associated factors.

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 […]

The immediate effect of dry needling on multifidus muscles' function in healthy individuals.

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 […]

Novel Use of Ultrasound Elastography to Quantify Muscle Tissue Changes After Dry Needling of Myofascial Trigger Points in Patients With Chronic Myofascial Pain.

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 […]

Dry needling versus acupuncture: the ongoing debate.

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.

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.

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 […]

Dry-needling and exercise for chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a randomized single-blind placebo-controlled trial.

Dry-needling and exercise for chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a randomized single-blind placebo-controlled trial. Pain. 2015 Apr;156(4):635-643 Authors: Sterling M, Vicenzino B, Souvlis T, Connelly LB Abstract This randomized controlled trial investigated the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of dry-needling and exercise compared with sham dry-needling and exercise for chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). The setting was a single university […]

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2015.

Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2015. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jul;19(3):482-93 Authors: Dommerholt J, Hooks T, Grieve R, Layton M Abstract The current overview includes thirty articles published in the recent past about myofascial pain, trigger points (TrPs) and related topics. In the Basic Research section, […]

Efficacy of Deep Dry Needling on Latent Myofascial Trigger Points in Older Adults With Nonspecific Shoulder Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial Pilot Study.

Efficacy of Deep Dry Needling on Latent Myofascial Trigger Points in Older Adults With Nonspecific Shoulder Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial Pilot Study. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2015 Mar 19; Authors: Calvo-Lobo C, Pacheco-da-Costa S, Hita-Herranz E Abstract BACKGROUND: Nonspecific shoulder pain has a high prevalence in older adults and causes functional alterations. Furthermore, […]

Neuroscience education in addition to trigger point dry needling for the management of patients with mechanical chronic low back pain: A preliminary clinical trial.

Related Articles Neuroscience education in addition to trigger point dry needling for the management of patients with mechanical chronic low back pain: A preliminary clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jul;19(3):464-72 Authors: Téllez-García M, de-la-Llave-Rincón AI, Salom-Moreno J, Palacios-Ceña M, Ortega-Santiago R, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract The objective of the current study was to determine […]

Acupuncture-induced haemothorax: a rare iatrogenic complication of acupuncture.

Acupuncture-induced haemothorax: a rare iatrogenic complication of acupuncture. Acupunct Med. 2015 Mar 19; Authors: Karavis MY, Argyra E, Segredos V, Yiallouroy A, Giokas G, Theodosopoulos T Abstract This paper reports a rare iatrogenic complication of acupuncture-induced haemothorax and comments on the importance and need for special education of physicians and physiotherapists in order to apply […]

Validation and Test-Retest Reliability of New Thermographic Technique Called Thermovision Technique of Dry Needling for Gluteus Minimus Trigger Points in Sciatica Subjects and TrPs-Negative Healthy Volunteers.

Validation and Test-Retest Reliability of New Thermographic Technique Called Thermovision Technique of Dry Needling for Gluteus Minimus Trigger Points in Sciatica Subjects and TrPs-Negative Healthy Volunteers. Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:546497 Authors: Skorupska E, Rychlik M, Samborski W Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the validity and test-retest reliability of Thermovision Technique of […]

Changes in lumbar multifidus muscle function and nociceptive sensitivity in low back pain patient responders versus non-responders after dry needling treatment.

Changes in lumbar multifidus muscle function and nociceptive sensitivity in low back pain patient responders versus non-responders after dry needling treatment. Man Ther. 2015 Mar 13; Authors: Koppenhaver SL, Walker MJ, Su J, McGowen JM, Umlauf L, Harris KD, Ross MD Abstract BACKGROUND: Little is known about the physiologic mechanism of dry needling. While some […]

Dry Needling Related Short-Term Vasodilation in Chronic Sciatica under Infrared Thermovision.

Dry Needling Related Short-Term Vasodilation in Chronic Sciatica under Infrared Thermovision. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:214374 Authors: Skorupska E, Rychlik M, Pawelec W, Samborski W Abstract Vasomotor responses to dry needling (DN) of trigger points (TrPs) under infrared thermovision (IRT) camera control and TrPs coexistence in chronic sciatica patients have never been studied. Materials […]

April 2015 erratum.

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Ischemic Compression after Dry Needling of a Latent Myofascial Trigger Point Reduces Post-Needling Soreness Intensity and Duration.

Related Articles Ischemic Compression after Dry Needling of a Latent Myofascial Trigger Point Reduces Post-Needling Soreness Intensity and Duration. PM R. 2015 Mar 30; Authors: Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A, Pecos-Martin D, Rodríguez-Fernández ÁL, Alguacil-Diego IM, Portillo-Aceituno A, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Fernandez-Carnero J Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of ischemic compression (IC) versus placebo and control on (1) […]

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