The effect of upper trapezius trigger points dry needling on postural control in patients with chronic neck pain

Authors:Maryam Mahdizadeh, Rasool Bagheri, Cyrus Taghizadeh Delkhoush, Seyed Abolfazl Tohidast J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1079-1085. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.015. Epub 2024 Jul 15. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Myofascial neck pain, which strongly affects the upper trapezius muscle, is treated by physiotherapists with dry needling. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of upper trapezius trigger […]

Effectiveness of deep dry needling combined with stretching for the treatment of pain in patients with myofascial trigger points: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors:María José Guzmán-Pavón, Ana Isabel Torres-Costoso, Iván Cavero-Redondo, Sara Reina-Gutiérrez, Patricia Lorenzo-García, Celia Álvarez-Bueno J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1086-1092. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.003. Epub 2024 Jul 14. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The combination of dry needling and stretching has been proposed for the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTPs), but it is not currently known whether the combination […]

Does dry needling aid in post-training recovery? A critically appraised topic

Authors:Janice Loudon, Yvonne Ball J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1093-1096. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.017. Epub 2024 Jul 9. ABSTRACT CLINICAL SCENARIO: Following intense physical training, it is common for athletes to develop muscle soreness, muscle tightness and a sense of fatigue. Minimizing the time spent in this state is advantageous to limit time off from sport, potential […]

Comparison of dry needling with exercise and exercise alone on spasticity, range of motion, and function of post-stroke chronic spastic patients

Authors:Atousa Ebrahimi, Shahla Zahednejad, Sobhan Sobhani, Ali Asghar Arastoo, Leila Abbasi J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1295-1301. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.046. Epub 2024 Jul 25. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Stroke is a common cause of disability and death in adults, with spasticity being a common post-stroke complication that can significantly affect patients’ quality of life. This study aimed to […]

The effects of high intensity laser therapy and dry needling on clinical signs in females with upper trapezius muscle active trigger points: A single blinded randomized clinical trial

Authors:Marzieh Yassin, Azizeh Parandnia, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Reza Salehi, Fereshteh Navaee J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1381-1387. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.031. Epub 2024 Jul 14. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: One of the main contributors to musculoskeletal pain syndromes are myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), which are characterized by discomfort, tenderness, and restricted range of motion (ROM). In this study, patients with […]

A novel dry needling approach treating subacromial pain syndrome to significantly improve function and reduce pain following plateau with progress using conventional physical therapy interventions: A case report

Authors:J Bleacher, C J Mansfield, S Wilging, M Smith, M S Briggs J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1561-1566. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.006. Epub 2024 Aug 10. ABSTRACT There is limited high level research supporting the use of dry needling for mechanical shoulder pain. Dry needling is often used as an adjunct or primary treatment for musculoskeletal pain […]

Optimizing dry needling for chronic low back pain: A novel approach to treatment site selection: A randomized controlled trial

Authors:Daniel Pecos-Martín, Carlos Romero-Morales, Alejandro Barrero-Sánchez, Manuel Baena-Terrón, Alejandro Corbacho-Bolaños, Ángel González-de-la-Flor J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:2113-2119. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.051. Epub 2024 Oct 21. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39593573 | DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.051

Short-term effect of frequency specific intramuscular electrical stimulation on post dry needling soreness of upper fibers of trapezius: A randomized controlled trial

Authors:Manoj Kumar Sharma, Sarika Chaudhary, Shweta Shenoy J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:217-223. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.003. Epub 2024 Apr 9. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of frequency specific intramuscular electrical stimulation on post trigger point dry needling soreness. BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) with intramuscular electrical stimulation (DN/IMES) has been […]

Effectiveness of dry needling on pain & disability in athletes with iliotibial band tightness- a clinical trial

Authors:Amrinder Singh, Utkarsh Bhagat, Monika Sharma J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:449-454. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.048. Epub 2024 Apr 25. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Dry needling (DN) for Myofascial trigger points (MTrP’s) can be done on superficial or deep tissue levels for the management of a range of neuromusculoskeletal pain disorders. There is still much to learn about dry […]

Manual therapy and dry needling improve mobility, pain and reduce fear of COVID-19 in temporomandibular disorder patients: Randomized controlled trial

Authors:Caio César Quintiliano Ferreira, Karen Rodrigues Lima, Marco Fabrício Dias-Peixoto, Débora Ribeiro Orlando, Paula Midori Castelo, Luciano José Pereira, Eric Francelino Andrade J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:620-626. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.05.015. Epub 2024 May 27. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pain and joint mobility outcomes in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), being that […]

Acute effects of self-myofascial release compared to dry needling on myofascial pain syndrome related outcomes: Range of motion, muscle soreness and performance. A randomized controlled trial

Authors:J Vicente-Mampel, I J Bautista, J López-Soler, J Torregrosa-Valls, F Falaguera-Vera, P Gargallo, L Baraja-Vegas J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:632-639. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.005. Epub 2024 Apr 10. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is associated with reductions in range of movement (ROM), decrease in physical function and performance and increase in pain in different populations. […]

A surge in queries: Analyzing the increased public interest in dry needling using Google trends – A cross-sectional observational study

Authors:Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Yakup Erden, Fatih Bağcıer J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:953-958. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.002. Epub 2024 Jul 6. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: To monitor public interest (PI) in information related to Dry needling (DN) therapy and examine potential temporal, seasonal, and income-related trends that may impact PI by using the relative search volume (RSV) from the […]

Current State of Dry Needling Practices: A Comprehensive Analysis on Use, Training, and Safety

Authors:Juan Antonio Valera-Calero, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano, Gabriel Rabanal-Rodríguez, María José Díaz-Arribas, Mateusz D Kobylarz, Jorge Buffet-García, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas, Marcos José Navarro-Santana Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Nov 14;60(11):1869. doi: 10.3390/medicina60111869. ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Dry needling (DN) is a technique that involves inserting a thin filament needle through the skin to target myofascial trigger points for the treatment […]

Testing the Safety of Piriformis Dry Needling Interventions: An Observational Study Evaluating the Predictive Value of Anthropometric and Demographic Factors

Authors:Juan Antonio Valera-Calero, Umut Varol, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas, Pedro Belón-Pérez, Mónica López-Redondo, Marcos José Navarro-Santana J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 7;13(22):6674. doi: 10.3390/jcm13226674. ABSTRACT Objectives: The dry needling of the piriformis muscle (especially in the medial region) is a challenging procedure since there is a high risk of accidentally puncturing the sciatic nerve. This […]