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 […]
2014 JOSPT Awards Focus on 2 Contemporary Topics: Dry Needling and Knee Articular Cartilage Defects. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Mar;45(3):151-2 Authors: Simoneau GG Abstract During the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana in February 2015, JOSPT recognized the authors of the most outstanding research and clinical practice manuscripts published […]
Whether lidocaine or dry needling should be the favored treatment after meta analysis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2014 Oct;18(4):517-8 Authors: Liu L, Huang QM, Wang LB PMID: 25440200 [PubMed – in process]
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Dry needling for the treatment of poststroke muscle spasticity: A prospective case report. NeuroRehabilitation. 2014 Dec 29; Authors: Ansari NN, Naghdi S, Fakhari Z, Radinmehr H, Hasson S Abstract BACKGROUND: Spasticity is a common symptom that can be detrimental to the quality of life and daily function of patients with stroke. OBJECTIVE: To introduce the […]
Effectiveness of Dry Neeedling for Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck and Shoulder Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Jan 7; Authors: Liu L, Huang QM, Liu QG, Ye G, Bo CZ, Chen MJ, Li P Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate current evidence on the effectiveness of dry […]
Related Articles The Effectiveness of Dry Needling On The Lower Trapezius In Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Jan 9; Authors: Pecos-Martin D, Montañez-Aguilera FJ, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Urraca-Gesto A, Gómez-Conesa A, Romero-Franco N, Plaza-Manzano G Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of dry needling into a myofascial […]
Related Articles An evidence-informed review of the current myofascial pain literature – January 2015. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jan;19(1):126-137 Authors: Dommerholt J, Grieve R, Layton M, Hooks T Abstract This article provides an up-to-date review of the most recent publications about myofascial pain, trigger points (TrPs) and other related topics. We have added some […]
Related Articles International Myopain Society (IMS) US chapter meeting. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jan;19(1):124-125 Authors: Wild S PMID: 25603752 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
Related Articles Treatment of nonspecific thoracic spine pain with trigger point dry needling and intramuscular electrical stimulation: a case series. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Oct;9(5):699-711 Authors: Rock JM, Rainey CE Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Case Series. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are a common occurrence in many musculoskeletal issues and have been […]
Related Articles Trigger point-related sympathetic nerve activity in chronic sciatic leg pain: a case study. Acupunct Med. 2014 Jun 26; Authors: Skorupska E, Rychlik M, Pawelec W, Bednarek A, Samborski W Abstract Sciatica has classically been associated with irritation of the sciatic nerve by the vertebral disc and consequent inflammation. Some authors suggest that active […]
Related Articles On “Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling…” Cotchett MP, Munteanu SE, Landorf KB. Phys Ther. 2014;94:1083-1094. Phys Ther. 2014 Nov;94(11):1677-80 Authors: Dunning J, Butts R, Perreault T PMID: 25362685 [PubMed – in process]
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Related Articles Effects of Temperature on Chronic Trapezius Myofascial Pain Syndrome during Dry Needling Therapy. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:638268 Authors: Wang G, Gao Q, Hou J, Li J Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of temperature on chronic trapezius myofascial pain syndrome during dry needling therapy. Sixty patients […]
Related Articles The effect of dry needling for myofascial trigger points in the neck and shoulders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2014 Jul;18(3):390-8 Authors: Ong J, Claydon LS Abstract BACKGROUND: and purpose: The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis is to determine the effect of dry needling in the treatment […]
Related Articles Ultrasound-Guided Miniscalpel-Needle Release versus Dry Needling for Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:235817 Authors: Zheng Y, Shi D, Wu X, Gu M, Ai Z, Tang K, Ye L, Wang X Abstract Objective. To compare ultrasound-guided miniscalpel-needle (UG-MSN) release versus ultrasound-guided dry needling (UG-DN) for chronic neck […]
The Use of Manual Therapy Post Hip Arthroscopy When an Exercise Based Therapy Approach Has Failed: A Case Report. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Aug 6;:1-29 Authors: Le Beau RT, Nho SJ Abstract Study Design Case report. Background Although there is a growing body of literature on both surgical intervention and post-surgical rehabilitation of […]
Patellar Tendinopathy – Recent Developments toward Treatment. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2014;72(3):217-24 Authors: Christian RA, Rossy WH, Sherman OH Abstract Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is a clinical and chronic overuse condition of unknown pathogenesis and etiology marked by anterior knee pain typically manifested at the inferior pole of the patella. PT has been referred to […]
Related Articles Adverse events following trigger point dry needling: a prospective survey of chartered physiotherapists. J Man Manip Ther. 2014 Aug;22(3):134-40 Authors: Brady S, McEvoy J, Dommerholt J, Doody C Abstract OBJECTIVES: Trigger point dry needling (TrP-DN) is commonly used to treat persons with myofascial pain, but no studies currently exist investigating its safety. The […]
Pain Med. 2014 Aug 4; Authors: Vas L, Khandagale N, Pai R Abstract We report reversal of chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) along with functional restoration after total knee replacement (TKR) in two patients, using a combination therapy that included ultrasonography-guided pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) of nerves supplying the knee to provide pain relief, along with dry […]
