Effectiveness of fractional erbium-YAG laser, microneedling, platelet-rich plasma in localized stable vitiligo patients: randomized clinical trial

Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Jun 15;316(7):399. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03035-8. ABSTRACT Vitiligo is considered an autoimmune disease, and its treatment is challenging. We assessed and compared the effect of fractional erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser-assisted delivery of platelet-rich plasma versus microneedling (Mn) with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in enhancing skin repigmentation in localized stable vitiligo patients. In total, 40 patients […]

Acute effect of dry needling on trunk kinematics and balance of patients with non-specific low back pain

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Jul;39:24-31. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.02.010. Epub 2024 Feb 27. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Limited knowledge exists about the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) concerning the torso kinematics in patients with non-specific low back pain (NS-LBP). Acute effects of DN in NS-LBP patients from a functional perspective were investigated. METHODS: Sixteen NS-LBP patients and 11 […]

Dry needling effects on motor impairments in a patient with traumatic brain injury: A case study

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Jul;39:214-217. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.011. Epub 2024 Mar 7. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Motor impairments are common consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It affects the individuals’ participation in activities of daily living (ADLs). Dry needling treatment (DNT) uses a specialized needle to alter cortical activity. This case study aims to examine the effects […]