Effects of Dry Needling on Connectivity of Corticospinal Tract, Spasticity, and Function of Upper Extremity in People with Stroke: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2021 Dec 31;14(6):238-243. doi: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.6.238. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Spasticity is a common motor disorder in adult stroke patients. Injury to the corticospinal tract (CST) is associated with spasticity. Dry needling (DN) has positive impacts on spasticity reduction and improvement in the range of motion (ROM) in stroke patients. This study aims to […]
Trigger Point Acupuncture and Exercise for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adult: a Preliminary Randomized Clinical Trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2022 Apr 30;15(2):143-151. doi: 10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.2.143. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Exercise therapy is the first choice non-pharmacotherapeutic approach for musculoskeletal pain; however, it often interferes with the implementation and continuation of exercise due to fear-avoidance behaviors. Trigger point acupuncture (TrPAcp) has been reported to reduce musculoskeletal pain. OBJECTIVES: To examine the efficacy of exercise […]