Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Feb 5:S0003-9993(21)00141-6. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.01.073. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine the additional effect of dry needling (DN) or percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) combined with eccentric exercise (EE) and compare which one is the most effective for patients with patellar tendinopathy (PT). DESIGN: Blinded, randomized controlled trial, with follow-up […]
Physiother Theory Pract. 2021 Mar 15:1-10. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1901326. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Background: Suboccipital myofascial trigger points are common in tension-type headaches.Objectives: Compare the influence of clinical experience on the accuracy and safety of dry needle placement on the C2 laminar arch using a cranial-medial and caudal-medial technique to target obliquus capitus inferior in […]
Related Articles Sudden Brief Unilateral Tapering Tinnitus (SBUTT) Is Closely Related to the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle. Otol Neurotol. 2021 Feb 22;: Authors: Levine RA, Lerner Y Abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine the cause of sudden brief unilateral tapering tinnitus (SBUTTs). PATIENTS: Five adults evaluated at a tertiary tinnitus referral center. INTERVENTION: Dry needling of lateral pterygoid […]
Related Articles Is Dry Needling Effective When Combined with Other Therapies for Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck Pain Symptoms? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pain Res Manag. 2021;2021:8836427 Authors: Fernández-De-Las-Peñas C, Plaza-Manzano G, Sanchez-Infante J, Gómez-Chiguano GF, Cleland JA, Arias-Buría JL, López-de-Uralde-Villanueva I, Navarro-Santana MJ Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effects of combining dry […]
Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) is the most widely used paradigm to assess central hypersensitivity, it consists of the application of a standardized stimulus to a peripheral (nerve) tissue and recording the patient’s response.1 The paradigm relies on the assumption that a non-painful stimulus, when applied to a non-injured tissue, will evoke pain only if central […]
Related Articles Is Dry Needling Applied by Physical Therapists Effective for Pain in Musculoskeletal Conditions? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Phys Ther. 2021 Feb 19;: Authors: Sánchez-Infante J, Navarro-Santana MJ, Bravo-Sánchez A, Jiménez-Diaz F, Abián-Vicén J Abstract OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the short-, medium-, and long-term […]
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Feb 12;18(4):1777. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18041777. ABSTRACT Plantar heel pain is a common cause of foot pain that affects patients’ quality of life and represents a significant cost for the healthcare system. Dry needling and percutaneous needle electrolysis are two minimally invasive treatments that were shown to be effective for […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Jan;25:35-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.10.018. Epub 2020 Nov 1. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Infraspinatus is one of the main muscles that is involved in the subacromial impingement syndrome. Dry needling and routine physical therapy can improve this syndrome. However, the dry needling technique is not well defined. DESIGN: randomized controlled clinical trial, single-blind study. […]
Clin Sports Med. 2021 Apr;40(2):339-361. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2021.01.003. Epub 2021 Feb 10. ABSTRACT Proximal hamstring injuries can present as chronic tendinosis, acute strain, partial tendinous avulsions, or complete 3-tendon rupture. Nonoperative management for chronic insertional tendinosis and low-grade tears includes activity modification, anti-inflammatories, and physical therapy. Platelet-rich plasma injections, corticosteroid injections, dry needling, and shock wave […]
Related Articles Efficacy of microneedling combined with tacrolimus versus either one alone for vitiligo treatment. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020 Apr;19(4):855-862 Authors: Ebrahim HM, Albalate W Abstract BACKGROUND: Combination therapies have reported to augment the repigmentation in vitiligo. Microneedling (Mn) facilitates drug delivery across the skin barrier. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety […]
Related Articles Manual Therapy in Preadolescent Children: A Delphi Investigation of Physical Therapists in the United States. Phys Ther. 2021 Jan 29;: Authors: Dice JL, Dendy D, Sizer PS, Cook CE, Feuling S, Brismée JM Abstract OBJECTIVE: Limited research has investigated the use of manual therapy to treat the preadolescent (0-12 years of age) population with […]
Related Articles Management of muscle trigger points causing subacromial pain using dry needling technique – a case report. J Pak Med Assoc. 2020 Dec;70(12(A)):2270-2272 Authors: Javed MA, Saleem S, Hassan Raza MK Abstract We present a case of a 22-year-old university sportsman who presented at a private hospital in Lahore in December 2018 with complaint […]
Related Articles Clinical Efficacy of Topical Tranexamic Acid With Microneedling in Melasma. Dermatol Surg. 2020 11;46(11):e96-e101 Authors: Kaur A, Bhalla M, Pal Thami G, Sandhu J Abstract BACKGROUND: Melasma is a common, recurrent, and refractory cause of facial pigmentation resulting in cosmetic disfigurement. Tranexamic acid (TA) has been used systemically and locally for clearance of […]
Related Articles A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Physical Therapist Management of Patellofemoral Pain. Phys Ther. 2021 Feb 03;: Authors: Wallis JA, Roddy L, Bottrell J, Parslow S, Taylor NF Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review to evaluate clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for the physical therapist […]
Related Articles Combining Patient Education With Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression for Treating Myofascial Trigger Points in Office Workers With Neck Pain: A Single-Blinded, Randomized Trial. J Chiropr Med. 2020 Dec;19(4):222-229 Authors: Otadi K, Sarafraz H, Jalaie S, Rasouli O Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare immediate and short-term effects of […]
Related Articles Efficacy and safety of plasma gel as a new modality in treatment of atrophic acne scars. Int J Dermatol. 2020 May;59(5):620-626 Authors: Elfar NN, Hasby EA Abstract BACKGROUND: Postacne scarring is an unfortunate and frequent complication of acne, with varied morphological forms and associated significant psychological distress to patients. AIM OF THE WORK: […]
Related Articles Efficacy of microneedling versus fractional Er:YAG laser in facial rejuvenation. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020 Jun;19(6):1333-1340 Authors: Robati RM, Hamedani B, Namazi N, Niknejad N, Gheisari M Abstract BACKGROUND: Microneedling and fractional lasers have been used in facial rejuvenation with acceptable results and low adverse effects. AIMS: To compare the efficacy of microneedling with […]
Related Articles Effectiveness of Dry Needling versus Placebo on Gait Performance, Spasticity, Electromyographic Activity, Pain, Range-of-Movement and Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol. Brain Sci. 2020 Dec 17;10(12): Authors: Luque-Moreno C, Granja-Domínguez A, Moral-Munoz JA, Izquierdo-Ayuso G, Lucena-Anton D, Heredia-Rizo AM Abstract Dry needling (DN) is an emerging […]
Related Articles Working on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study of Physical Therapists’ Experience in Spain. Phys Ther. 2021 Feb 01;: Authors: Palacios-Ceña D, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Palacios-Ceña M, de-la-Llave-Rincón AI, Florencio LL Abstract OBJECTIVE: Knowledge of the experiences of health care professionals who have actively worked on the first line of the […]
Related Articles Tranexamic Acid for Melasma Treatment: A Split-Face Study. Dermatol Surg. 2020 11;46(11):e102-e107 Authors: Ebrahim HM, Said Abdelshafy A, Khattab F, Gharib K Abstract BACKGROUND: Melasma is an acquired hyperpigmented skin disorder. Tranexamic acid (TXA) prevents ultraviolet radiation induced pigmentation in melasma through interfering with the plasminogen-plasmin pathway. OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to […]
