Contribution of Dry Needling to Individualized Physical Therapy Treatment of Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Dec 10;:1-32 Authors: Pérez-Palomares S, Oliván-Blázquez B, Pérez-Palomares A, Gaspar-Calvo E, López-Lapeña E, Pérez-Benito M, De la Torre-Beldarraín ML, Magallon-Botaya R Abstract Study Design Multi-center, parallel randomized clinical trial. Background Myofascial trigger points […]
Related Articles Deep Spine Infection After Acupuncture in the Setting of Spinal Instrumentation. Spine Deform. 2016 Mar;4(2):156-161 Authors: Callan AK, Bauer JM, Martus JE Abstract BACKGROUND: Acupuncture can be used to manage chronic pain. The most common complications related to acupuncture include pain, bruising, bleeding, or symptom exacerbation. Rarely, more serious adverse events occur, including […]
Related Articles Clinical Effectiveness of Dry Needling Immediately After Application on Myofascial Trigger Point in Upper Trapezius Muscle. J Chiropr Med. 2016 Dec;15(4):252-258 Authors: Ziaeifar M, Arab AM, Nourbakhsh MR Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dry needling (DN) on pain intensity and pressure pain threshold (PPT) compared […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Effectiveness of dry needling for chronic nonspecific neck pain: a randomized, single-blinded, clinical trial. Pain. 2016 Sep;157(9):1905-1917 Authors: Cerezo-Téllez E, Torres-Lacomba M, Fuentes-Gallardo I, Perez-Muñoz M, Mayoral-Del-Moral O, Lluch-Girbés E, Prieto-Valiente L, Falla D Abstract Chronic neck pain attributed to a myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by the presence of muscle contractures referred to as […]
Related Articles Dry needling of the trapezius muscle in office workers with neck pain: a randomized clinical trial. J Man Manip Ther. 2016 Sep;24(4):223-32 Authors: Cerezo-Téllez E, Lacomba MT, Fuentes-Gallardo I, Mayoral Del Moral O, Rodrigo-Medina B, Gutiérrez Ortega C Abstract BACKGROUND: Neck pain is a frequent complaint in office workers. This pain can be […]
Related Articles The association between dry needling-induced twitch response and change in pain and muscle function in patients with low back pain: a quasi-experimental study. Physiotherapy. 2016 May 20; Authors: Koppenhaver SL, Walker MJ, Rettig C, Davis J, Nelson C, Su J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Hebert JJ Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between dry needling-induced […]
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2016. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Jul;20(3):657-71 Authors: Dommerholt J, Grieve R, Finnegan M, Hooks T Abstract The overview of the myofascial pain literature includes a wide variety of basic and clinical studies, ranging from assessing muscle activation patterns to the impact of platelet-rich […]
Quantification of dry needling on myofascial trigger points using a novel ultrasound method: A study protocol. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Jul;20(3):471-6 Authors: Taheri N, Rezasoltani A, Okhovatian F, Karami M, Hosseini SM, Kouhzad Mohammadi H Abstract INTRODUCTION: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a neuromuscular dysfunction consisting of both motor and sensory abnormalities. Considering the […]
Related Articles Dry needling in patients with chronic heel pain due to plantar fasciitis: A single-blinded randomized clinical trial. Med J Islam Repub Iran. 2016;30:401 Authors: Eftekharsadat B, Babaei-Ghazani A, Zeinolabedinzadeh V Abstract BACKGROUND: This study examined the effects of dry needling on chronic heel pain due to plantar fasciitis. METHODS: During this single-blinded clinical […]
Related Articles Comparison of two angles of approach for trigger point dry needling of the lumbar multifidus in human donors (cadavers). Man Ther. 2016 Sep 4;26:160-164 Authors: Hannah MC, Cope J, Palermo A, Smith W, Wacker V Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive comparison study. OBJECTIVE: To assess the accuracy of two needle angle approaches for dry […]
Comparison of the Efficacy of Dry Needling and High-Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound Therapy with Clinical Status and Sonoelastography in Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Aug 22; Authors: Aridici R, Yetisgin A, Boyaci A, Tutoglu A, Bozdogan E, Sen Dokumaci D, Kilicaslan N, Boyaci N Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study […]
Effects of myofascial trigger point dry needling in patients with sleep bruxism and temporomandibular disorders: a prospective case series. Acupunct Med. 2016 Oct 3;: Authors: Blasco-Bonora PM, Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A Abstract OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of deep dry needling (DN) of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) of the masseter and temporalis on pain, pressure pain threshold […]
