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 […]
2014 JOSPT Awards Focus on 2 Contemporary Topics: Dry Needling and Knee Articular Cartilage Defects.
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.
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]
Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education and dry needling on chronic elbow pain as a result of cyberchondria: a case report.
Related Articles Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education and dry needling on chronic elbow pain as a result of cyberchondria: a case report. Physiother Theory Pract. 2014 Dec 9;:1-7 Authors: Anandkumar S Abstract Abstract This case report describes a 31-year-old male who presented with complaints of chronic pain in his right elbow. Detailed subjective examination revealed […]
Dry needling for the treatment of poststroke muscle spasticity: A prospective case report.
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.
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 […]
The Effectiveness of Dry Needling On The Lower Trapezius In Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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 […]
Platelet-rich plasma: evidence for the treatment of patellar and Achilles tendinopathy-a systematic review.
Related Articles Platelet-rich plasma: evidence for the treatment of patellar and Achilles tendinopathy-a systematic review. Musculoskelet Surg. 2014 Oct 17; Authors: Di Matteo B, Filardo G, Kon E, Marcacci M Abstract Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been introduced in the clinical practice to treat a growing number of different musculoskeletal pathologies. It is currently applied in […]
Efficacy of dry needling for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome.
Related Articles Efficacy of dry needling for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014 Oct 15; Authors: Fogelman Y, Kent J Abstract Myofascial pain is a major cause of musculoskeletal regional pain. Myofascial pain, which is a high-prevalence but eminently treatable condition, is almost universally underdiagnosed by physicians and undertreated by physical […]
Treatment of nonspecific thoracic spine pain with trigger point dry needling and intramuscular electrical stimulation: a case series.
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 […]
Trigger point-related sympathetic nerve activity in chronic sciatic leg pain: a case study.
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 […]
On "Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling…" Cotchett MP, Munteanu SE, Landorf KB. Phys Ther. 2014;94:1083-1094.
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]
Temporomandibular disorders. Part 2: conservative management.
Related Articles Temporomandibular disorders. Part 2: conservative management. J Man Manip Ther. 2014 Feb;22(1):13-23 Authors: Shaffer SM, Brismée JM, Sizer PS, Courtney CA Abstract Appropriate management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) requires an understanding of the underlying dysfunction associated with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding structures. A comprehensive examination process, as described in part 1 […]
Effects of Temperature on Chronic Trapezius Myofascial Pain Syndrome during Dry Needling Therapy.
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 […]
The effect of dry needling for myofascial trigger points in the neck and shoulders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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 […]
Ultrasound-Guided Miniscalpel-Needle Release versus Dry Needling for Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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.
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.
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 […]