Evidence and expert opinions: Dry needling versus acupuncture (II) : The American Alliance for Professional Acupuncture Safety (AAPAS) White Paper 2016.
Related Articles Evidence and expert opinions: Dry needling versus acupuncture (II) : The American Alliance for Professional Acupuncture Safety (AAPAS) White Paper 2016. Chin J Integr Med. 2017 Feb;23(2):83-90 Authors: Fan AY, Xu J, Li YM Abstract In the United States and other Western countries, dry needling has been a topic in academic and legal […]
Comparision of two different dry-needling techniques in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome.
Related Articles Comparision of two different dry-needling techniques in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. Agri. 2017 Jan;29(1):9-16 Authors: Taşoğlu Ö, Şahin Onat Ş, Bölük H, Taşoğlu İ, Özgirgin N Abstract OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy of two different dry needling (DN) techniques (deep dry needling & peppering) in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). METHODS: Seventy-two […]
Efficacy of quadriceps vastus medialis dry needling in a rehabilitation protocol after surgical reconstruction of complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
Related Articles Efficacy of quadriceps vastus medialis dry needling in a rehabilitation protocol after surgical reconstruction of complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture. Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Apr;96(17):e6726 Authors: Velázquez-Saornil J, Ruíz-Ruíz B, Rodríguez-Sanz D, Romero-Morales C, López-López D, Calvo-Lobo C Abstract BACKGROUND: Several new rehabilitation modalities have been proposed after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Among […]
Ultrasound guided intra-articular injection of the radio-ulnar & radio-humeral joints and ultrasound guided dry needling of the affected limb muscles to relieve fixed pronation deformity and myofascial issues around the shoulder, in a case of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome- type 1 (CRPS-1).
Ultrasound guided intra-articular injection of the radio-ulnar & radio-humeral joints and ultrasound guided dry needling of the affected limb muscles to relieve fixed pronation deformity and myofascial issues around the shoulder, in a case of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome- type 1 (CRPS-1). Pain Pract. 2017 Apr 23;: Authors: Pai R, Vas L Abstract BACKGROUND: Complex […]
Effectiveness of dry needling and high-volume image-guided injection in the management of chronic mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy in adult population: a literature review.
Related Articles Effectiveness of dry needling and high-volume image-guided injection in the management of chronic mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy in adult population: a literature review. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2017 Apr 19;: Authors: Chaudhry FA Abstract Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse condition affecting the adult population. The incidence is on the rise because of […]
Cadaveric and Ultrasonographic Validation of Needling Placement in the Cervical Multifidus Muscle.
Related Articles Cadaveric and Ultrasonographic Validation of Needling Placement in the Cervical Multifidus Muscle. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2017 Apr 13;: Authors: Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Mesa-Jiménez JA, Paredes-Mancilla JA, Koppenhaver SL, Fernández-Carnero S Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine if a needle is able to reach the cervical multifidus during the application […]
Pathophysiology of Trigger Points in Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
Related Articles Pathophysiology of Trigger Points in Myofascial Pain Syndrome. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2017 Apr 05;:1-2 Authors: Money S Abstract Questions from patients about pain conditions and analgesic pharmacotherapy and responses from authors are presented to help educate patients and make them more effective self-advocates. Trigger point pathophysiology in myofascial pain syndrome, which […]
Hip Pain: Dry Needling Versus Cortisone Injections.
Related Articles Hip Pain: Dry Needling Versus Cortisone Injections. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Apr;47(4):240 Authors: Abstract Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is chronic, intermittent pain and tenderness on the outside of the hip. The medical community once thought that a swollen hip bursa was the source of such pain, which led to the […]
Effectiveness of Different Deep Dry Needling Dosages in the Treatment of Patients With Cervical Myofascial Pain: A Pilot RCT.
Related Articles Effectiveness of Different Deep Dry Needling Dosages in the Treatment of Patients With Cervical Myofascial Pain: A Pilot RCT. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Mar 14;: Authors: Fernández-Carnero J, Gilarranz-de-Frutos L, León-Hernández JV, Pecos-Martin D, Alguacil-Diego I, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A Abstract OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of different dosages of local […]
Letter in response to Letter-to-the-Editor regarding Comparison of two angles of approach for trigger point dry needling of the lumbar multifidus in human donors (cadavers) ().
Related Articles Letter in response to Letter-to-the-Editor regarding Comparison of two angles of approach for trigger point dry needling of the lumbar multifidus in human donors (cadavers) (). Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2017 Mar 06;: Authors: Hannah MC, Cope J, Palermo A, Smith W, Wacker V PMID: 28291700 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
Clinical Effects of Dry Needling Among Asymptomatic Individuals With Hamstring Tightness: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Related Articles Clinical Effects of Dry Needling Among Asymptomatic Individuals With Hamstring Tightness: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Sport Rehabil. 2016 Nov 11;:1-31 Authors: Geist K, Bradley C, Hofman A, Koester R, Roche F, Shields A, Frierson E, Rossi A, Johanson M Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was […]
Dry Needling and Injection for Musculoskeletal and Joint Disorders: A Review of the Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
Related Articles Dry Needling and Injection for Musculoskeletal and Joint Disorders: A Review of the Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines Book. 2016 08 22 Authors: Abstract Although the use of dry needling appears to be increasing, it is not clear whether there is good evidence that this procedure is clinically effective. The purpose of this […]
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – September 2016.
Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – September 2016. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Oct;20(4):879-892 Authors: Dommerholt J, Finnegan M, Hooks T, Grieve R Abstract This edition of the overview of the current myofascial pain literature includes 24 studies, case reports and systematic and narrative reviews. Surprisingly, five of the […]
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRY NEEDLING AND STRETCHING VS. STRETCHING ALONE ON HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY IN PATIENTS WITH KNEE PAIN: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRY NEEDLING AND STRETCHING VS. STRETCHING ALONE ON HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY IN PATIENTS WITH KNEE PAIN: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Oct;11(5):672-683 Authors: Mason JS, Crowell M, Dolbeer J, Morris J, Terry A, Koppenhaver S, Goss DL Abstract BACKGROUND: Recently, dry needling has emerged as a popular treatment […]
PERTINENT DRY NEEDLING CONSIDERATIONS FOR MINIMIZING ADVERSE EFFECTS – PART TWO.
PERTINENT DRY NEEDLING CONSIDERATIONS FOR MINIMIZING ADVERSE EFFECTS – PART TWO. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Oct;11(5):810-819 Authors: Halle JS, Halle RJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) is an evidence based treatment technique that is accepted and used by physical therapists in the United States. This clinical commentary is the second in a two-part […]
Exercises and Dry Needling for Subacromial Pain Syndrome: a Randomized Parallel-Group Trial.
Related Articles Exercises and Dry Needling for Subacromial Pain Syndrome: a Randomized Parallel-Group Trial. J Pain. 2016 Oct 5;: Authors: Arias-Buría JL, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Palacios-Ceña M, Koppenhaver SL, Salom-Moreno J Abstract This randomized clinical trial investigated the effectiveness of exercise vs. exercise plus trigger point dry needling (TrP-DN) in subacromial pain syndrome. A randomized parallel-group […]
Therapeutic effects of dry needling in patients with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points.
Therapeutic effects of dry needling in patients with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points. Acupunct Med. 2016 Oct 3;: Authors: Abbaszadeh-Amirdehi M, Ansari NN, Naghdi S, Olyaei G, Nourbakhsh MR Abstract BACKGROUND: Active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are major pain generators in myofascial pain syndrome. Dry needling (DN) is an effective method for the treatment of […]
Evidence and expert opinions: Drying needling versus acupuncture (I) : -The American Alliance for Professional Acupuncture Safety (AAPAS) White Paper 2016.
Related Articles Evidence and expert opinions: Drying needling versus acupuncture (I) : -The American Alliance for Professional Acupuncture Safety (AAPAS) White Paper 2016. Chin J Integr Med. 2016 Dec 21;: Authors: Fan AY, Xu J, Li YM Abstract In the last twenty years, in the United States and other Western countries, dry needling (DN) became […]
Relating Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis to Signs of Sensitization and Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction
Related Articles Relating Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis to Signs of Sensitization and Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction. Semin Reprod Med. 2017 Jan 03;: Authors: Aredo JV, Heyrana KJ, Karp BI, Shah JP, Stratton P Abstract Chronic pelvic pain is a frustrating symptom for patients with endometriosis and is frequently refractory to hormonal and surgical management. […]
Short-Term Clinical Effects of Dry Needling Combined With Physical Therapy in Patients With Chronic Postsurgical Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: Case Series.
Related Articles Short-Term Clinical Effects of Dry Needling Combined With Physical Therapy in Patients With Chronic Postsurgical Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: Case Series. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Feb 03;:1-24 Authors: Núñez-Cortés R, Cruz-Montecinos C, Rosel ÁV, Molina OP, Cuesta-Vargas A Abstract Study Design Case series. Background The purpose of this case series […]