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.

Related Articles April 2015 erratum. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Apr;45(4):329 Authors: Abstract Correction to an article published in April 2014 of JOSPT: Mejuto-Vázquez MJ, Salom-Moreno J, Ortega-Santiago R, Truyols-Domínguez S, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C. Short-term changes in neck pain, widespread pressure pain sensitivity, and cervical range of motion after the application of trigger point dry […]

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) […]

Tendon needling for treatment of tendinopathy: a systematic review.

Tendon needling for treatment of tendinopathy: a systematic review. Phys Sportsmed. 2015 Jan 22;:1-7 Authors: Krey D, Borchers J, McCamey K Abstract Abstract Objective. To summarize the best available evidence to determine if tendon needling is an effective treatment for tendinopathy. Data source. Medline and Cochrane Databases through November 2013. Review methods. Utilizing the search […]

February 2015 erratum.

Related Articles February 2015 erratum. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Feb;45(2):147 Authors: Abstract Correction to an article published in November 2014 of JOSPT: Llamas-Ramos R, Pecos-Martín D, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Llamas-Ramos I, Plaza-Manzano G, Ortega-Santiago R, Cleland J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C. Comparison of the short-term outcomes between trigger point dry needling and trigger point manual therapy […]

Inclusion of Trigger Point Dry Needling in a Multimodal Physical Therapy Program for Postoperative Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Related Articles Inclusion of Trigger Point Dry Needling in a Multimodal Physical Therapy Program for Postoperative Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Feb 7; Authors: Arias-Buría JL, Valero-Alcaide R, Cleland JA, Salom-Moreno J, Ortega-Santiago R, Atín-Arratibel MA, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the […]

Deep dry needling of trigger points located in the lateral pterygoid muscle: Efficacy and safety of treatment for management of myofascial pain and temporomandibular dysfunction.

Related Articles Deep dry needling of trigger points located in the lateral pterygoid muscle: Efficacy and safety of treatment for management of myofascial pain and temporomandibular dysfunction. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2015 Feb 7; Authors: Gonzalez-Perez LM, Infante-Cossio P, Granados-Nunez M, Urresti-Lopez FJ, Lopez-Martos R, Ruiz-Canela-Mendez P Abstract Objectives: To determine whether deep […]

Cadaveric Validation of Dry Needle Placement in the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle.

Cadaveric Validation of Dry Needle Placement in the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Nov 26; Authors: Mesa-Jiménez JA, Sánchez-Gutiérrez J, de-la-Hoz-Aizpurua JL, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this anatomical study was to determine if a needle is able to reach the lateral pterygoid muscle during the application of dry needling […]

"Dry Needling Alters Trigger Points in the Upper Trapezius Muscle and Reduces Pain in Subjects with Chronic Myofascial Pain"

Related Articles “Dry Needling Alters Trigger Points in the Upper Trapezius Muscle and Reduces Pain in Subjects with Chronic Myofascial Pain” PM R. 2015 Feb 4; Authors: Gerber LH, Shah J, Rosenberger W, Armstrong K, Turo D, Otto P, Heimur J, Thaker N, Sikdar S Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine whether dry needling of an active […]

Introduction to Myofascial Trigger Points in Dogs.

Introduction to Myofascial Trigger Points in Dogs. Top Companion Anim Med. 2014 Jun;29(2):43-48 Authors: Wall R Abstract In dogs, muscles make up 44%-57% of total body weight and can serve as source of both pain and dysfunction when myofascial trigger points are present. However, rarely is muscle mentioned as a generator of pain in dogs, […]

Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis, Chasteberry for Premenstrual Syndrome, Probiotics for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Yoga for Hypertension, and Trigger Point Dry Needling for Plantar Fasciitis.

Related Articles Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis, Chasteberry for Premenstrual Syndrome, Probiotics for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Yoga for Hypertension, and Trigger Point Dry Needling for Plantar Fasciitis. Explore (NY). 2014 Dec 29; Authors: Glickman-Simon R, Wallace J PMID: 25682385 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]

Acupuncture for Analgesia in Veterinary Medicine.

Acupuncture for Analgesia in Veterinary Medicine. Top Companion Anim Med. 2014 Jun;29(2):35-42 Authors: Fry LM, Neary SM, Sharrock J, Rychel JK Abstract Acupuncture for analgesia is growing rapidly in popularity with veterinarians and pet owners. This article summarizes the mechanisms of analgesia derived from acupuncture and reviews current literature on the topic. Areas covered include […]

The use of dry needling for a subject with acute onset of neck pain: a case report.

The use of dry needling for a subject with acute onset of neck pain: a case report. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Feb;10(1):104-13 Authors: Pavkovich R Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Neck pain is a common complaint treated by the physical therapist. Trigger points (TrPs) have been studied as a source of neuromusculoskeletal pain, though […]

Ultrasound-guided dry needling with percutaneous paratenon decompression for chronic Achilles tendinopathy.

Ultrasound-guided dry needling with percutaneous paratenon decompression for chronic Achilles tendinopathy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Dec 2; Authors: Yeo A, Kendall N, Jayaraman S Abstract PURPOSE: Chronic Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury. There are several modalities of treatment, reflecting difficulties in management. In particular, due to the well-recognised surgical morbidity, treatment […]