Myofascial Pain Syndrome

2025 Apr 13. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan–. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome is a condition characterized by regional pain within the muscle, fascia, or surrounding soft tissue. Although the disorder lacks a unified diagnostic criterion, patients typically present with localized pain in a restricted area or referred pain of various […]

Efficacy of dry needling with the fascial winding technique in reducing the percentage of surgery in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

Authors:Jordi Gascon-Garcia, Sylvia López-Marne, Raul Dominguez-Rubio, Alberto Martínez de Aragón, Montserrat Girabent-Farrés, Caritat Bagur-Calafat J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Jun;42:408-416. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.015. Epub 2025 Jan 17. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Numerous techniques for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) have been described. The present study aims to determine the proportion of wrists with CTS in which […]

A pilot study examining the feasibility and effects of dry needling on pain during strength testing for individuals with bilateral patellofemoral pain and high kinesiophobia

Authors:Sean Wilging, Cody Mansfield, Katherine Rethman, Laura Boucher, James Oñate, Matthew Briggs J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Jun;42:1128-1134. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.03.024. Epub 2025 Mar 15. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To examine the feasibility of a dry needling study on pain with peak torque testing in individuals with bilateral patellofemoral pain (PFP) and high kinesiophobia. DESIGN: Cohort study. SETTING: […]

Effects of eccentric exercises with and without dry needling approaches at the patients with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy

Authors:Shiva Pourshafie, Zinat Ashnagar, Shohreh Jalaie, Siamak Bashardoust Tajali J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Jun;42:976-981. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.032. Epub 2025 Jan 30. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Evidences showed that eccentric exercises (EE) could be effective on reducing inflammation. Dry needling (DN) can be applied to increase blood flow. This study aimed to evaluate a combined treatment […]