Comparison of Dry Needling and Inhibitory Kinesio Taping in Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Upper Trapezius Muscle: A Randomized Controlled Trial

J Chiropr Med. 2022 Mar;21(1):23-31. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2022.01.003. Epub 2022 Mar 16. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of dry needling and inhibitory Kinesio taping on the pressure pain threshold and muscle thickness in women with myofascial pain syndrome in the upper trapezius muscle. METHODS: The present study was a […]

Acupuncture and Dry Needling for Sports Performance and Recovery

Curr Sports Med Rep. 2022 Jun 1;21(6):213-218. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000968. ABSTRACT Acupuncture and dry needling share many similarities in their proposed mechanisms of action and their sports medicine-related applications. Pain is the most common indication for these needling treatments, but there also are some limited studies on their use for ergogenic purposes. Needling can likely improve […]

The posterior/medial dry needling approach of the tibialis posterior muscle is an accurate and safe procedure: a cadaveric study

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 Jun 14;23(1):570. doi: 10.1186/s12891-022-05530-3. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that tibialis posterior muscle plays an important role in equinovarus foot deformity in patients who had suffered a stroke and it is one of the most frequently injected lower-extremity muscles for the management of spasticity. Our aim was to assess if a needle […]

Effects of dry needling on muscle spasticity of the upper limb in a survivor of traumatic brain injury: a case report

J Med Case Rep. 2022 Jun 14;16(1):237. doi: 10.1186/s13256-022-03408-5. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Survivors of moderate and severe traumatic brain injury typically present with spasticity, an upper motor neuron lesion associated with hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex due to disinhibition of cortical influences on spinal cord circuits and structural and functional changes in skeletal muscle. There is […]

Dry Needling: A Clinical Commentary

Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2022 Jun 1;17(4):551-555. doi: 10.26603/001c.35693. eCollection 2022. NO ABSTRACT PMID:35693854 | PMC:PMC9159711 | DOI:10.26603/001c.35693

Does Dry Needling Increase the Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Injection in the Management of Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Randomized Controlled Study

Noro Psikiyatr Ars. 2021 May 18;59(2):110-115. doi: 10.29399/npa.27733. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the antispastic efficacy of dry needling in combination with botulinum toxin-A injections. METHODS: Thirty stroke patients with elbow flexor spasticity were randomised into two groups; the patients treated with botulinum toxin-A injections and exercise […]

A comparative study of treatment interventions for patellar tendinopathy: a secondary cost-effectiveness analysis

Acupunct Med. 2022 Jun 7:9645284221085283. doi: 10.1177/09645284221085283. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare the cost-effectiveness of three patellar tendinopathy treatments. DESIGN: Secondary (cost-effectiveness) analysis of a blinded, randomised controlled trial, with follow-up at 10 and 22 weeks. SETTINGS: Recruitment was performed in sport clubs. The diagnosis and the intervention were carried out at […]

Improvements after dry needling for craniofacial pain in a patient with chronic rhinosinusitis: a case report

Physiother Theory Pract. 2022 Jun 5:1-10. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2085218. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Typically treated medically, chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent condition characterized by multiple craniofacial symptoms, some of which may respond favorably to dry needling intervention. OBJECTIVE: To describe the outcomes of a patient presenting with craniofacial pain and symptoms consistent with […]

A human donor (cadaveric) observation study of three needle placements in the piriformis muscle

J Man Manip Ther. 2022 Jun 5:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2022.2082638. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare the safety and accuracy of three dry needling locations in the piriformis muscle using human donors. DESIGN: Observational dissection study of embalmed human donors. METHODS: A licensed physical therapist of 17 years clinical experience and 5 years teaching […]

Effectiveness of dry needling for headache: A systematic review

Neurologia (Engl Ed). 2022 Jun 2:S2173-5808(22)00062-1. doi: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2019.09.010. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Non-pharmacological treatment of patients with headache, such as dry needling (DN), is associated with less morbidity and mortality and lower costs than pharmacological treatment. Some of these techniques are useful in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to review […]

Lack of standardization in dry needling dosage and adverse event documentation limits outcome and safety reports: a scoping review of randomized clinical trials

J Man Manip Ther. 2022 May 23:1-12. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2022.2077516. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Examine: (1) whether variability in dry needling (DN) dosage affects pain outcomes, (2) if effect sizes are clinically important, and (3) how adverse events (AE) were documented and whether DN safety was determined. METHODS: Nine databases were searched for randomized […]

Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Bothersome Chronic Tinnitus in Patients with Myofascial Trigger Points

Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2021 Aug 30;26(2):e233-e242. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1730429. eCollection 2022 Apr. ABSTRACT Introduction Therapeutic dry needling (DN) is effective in reducing the discomfort of chronic somatosensory tinnitus in patients with myofascial trigger points (MTP)s. Objective To evaluate the efficacy of DN in chronic somatosensory tinnitus discomfort in patients with MTP. Methods Placebo-controlled paired trial that […]

The effect of corticosteroid injection in the treatment of greater trochanter pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

J Orthop Surg Res. 2022 May 21;17(1):283. doi: 10.1186/s13018-022-03175-5. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: corticosteroid injection (CSI) has been used to treat greater trochanter pain syndrome (GTPS) for many years. However, so far, the efficacy of CSI in the treatment of GTPS is still controversial. Therefore, the aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of CSI […]

Effects of dry needling and exercise therapy on post-stroke spasticity and motor function- protocol of randomized clinical trial

Contemp Clin Trials Commun. 2022 May 5;28:100921. doi: 10.1016/j.conctc.2022.100921. eCollection 2022 Aug. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Spasticity is one of the most common problems after the first stroke. Dry needling (DN) has been presented as a new therapeutic approach used by physiotherapists for the management of post-stroke spasticity. This study aimed to determine whether the addition of […]

Under-graduate nursing students working during the first outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study of psychosocial effects and coping strategies

Int J Nurs Pract. 2022 May 17:e13065. doi: 10.1111/ijn.13065. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic caused a shortage of health care staff, forcing the hiring of senior nursing students. AIMS: To describe the psychosocial impact and coping strategies used by nursing students during the first outbreak of the […]

Comparison of the effectiveness between dry needling with and without needle retention in myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius muscle: A randomized comparative trial

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2022 Apr 29. doi: 10.3233/BMR-210177. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) is commonly used to treat myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). OBJECTIVE: To compare the effect between DN with and without needle retention in the treatment of MTrPs in the upper trapezius muscle. METHODS: Fifty-four patients who had active […]

Dry Needling in Physical Therapy Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain: Systematic Review

J Clin Med. 2022 Apr 23;11(9):2370. doi: 10.3390/jcm11092370. ABSTRACT Chronic Neck Pain (CNP) is one of the main causes of disability worldwide, and it is necessary to promote new strategies of therapeutic approach in the treatment of chronic pain. Dry needling (DN) is defined as an invasive physiotherapy technique used in the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal […]

Trigger Point Injections

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2022 May;33(2):307-333. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2022.01.011. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain and myofascial pain syndromes are among some of the most common acute and chronic pain conditions. Many interventional procedures can be performed in both an acute and chronic pain setting to address myofascial pain syndromes. Trigger point injections can be performed with […]

The Effectiveness of Dry Needling Combined With Therapeutic Exercises in Treating Tendinopathy Conditions: A Systematic Review

J Sport Rehabil. 2022 May 4:1-7. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2021-0200. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Approximately 70,000 Americans miss work annually due to tendinopathies causing pain, disability, and lower quality of life. Various conservative treatments have been demonstrated to improve outcomes in these conditions. Dry needling (DN) and therapeutic exercise are 2 such interventions that have […]

The Effect of Gluteus Medius Dry Needling on Pain and Physical Function of Non-athlete women with Unilateral Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2022 Apr;30:23-29. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.02.005. Epub 2022 Feb 9. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: One of the most common knee problems is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). It is of great importance to pay attention to the muscles of the hip area in people with PFPS, especially to the presence of trigger points within the gluteus […]