Creation of a risk of harms informed consent form for dry needling: A nominal group technique

Authors:Edmund C Ickert, David Griswold, Ken Learman, Chad Cook Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2023 May 24;66:102778. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102778. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: When consenting patients to dry needling treatment, it is necessary to inform patients of potential risks of harms. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to identify elements and framework for an […]

The cervical spine in tension type headache

Authors:César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas, Chad Cook, Joshua A Cleland, Lidiane L Florencio Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2023 May 29:102780. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102780. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The concept that headaches may originate in the cervical spine has been discussed over decades and is still a matter of debate. The cervical spine has been traditionally linked to cervicogenic […]

Corrigendum to: Dry Needling for Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Pain Med. 2023 Jun 1:pnad064. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnad064. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:37263620 | DOI:10.1093/pm/pnad064

Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency versus dry needling for pain management in chronic neck and shoulder myofascial pain syndrome patients at a tertiary hospital in China: a randomised controlled trial protocol

Authors:Jin Wang, Yuelun Zhang, Xulei Cui, Le Shen BMJ Open. 2023 May 24;13(5):e071422. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071422. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), especially in the neck and shoulder region, is one of the most common chronic pain disorders worldwide. Dry needling (DN) and pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) are the two effective methods for treating MPS. We aimed […]

Effects of Dry Needling on Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis Evaluated Through the Rate-Dependent Depression of the H Reflex: A Case Report

Authors:Felix León, Leticia Manzo, Rebeca Kababie, Jimena Figueroa, Carlos Cuellar, Pablo Herrero Int Med Case Rep J. 2023 May 18;16:293-302. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S391201. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Spasticity is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) which affects mobility. Dry Needling (DN) has shown a reduction in spasticity in neuromuscular conditions such as stroke and spinal […]

Effect of dry needling and instrumental myofascial release on masticatory, facial, and cervical muscles of patients with temporomandibular disorders of muscular origin

Authors:Paulo-Roberto-Quiudini Junior, Selma Siéssere, Edneia-Corrêa de Mello, Sergio Rodrigues, Isabela Regalo, Ligia-Maria-Napolitano Gonçalves, Veridiana-Wanshi Arnoni, Marcelo Palinkas, Simone Regalo J Clin Exp Dent. 2023 May 1;15(5):e366-e375. doi: 10.4317/jced.60312. eCollection 2023 May. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: To evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) and instrumental myofascial release (IMR) therapies in the cervico-cranio-mandibular system through pain, bite force, […]

Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy on pain and function in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Authors:Carlos Avendaño-López, Álvaro Megía-García, Hector Beltran-Alacreu, Diego Serrano-Muñoz, Rubén Arroyo-Fernández, Natalia Comino-Suárez, Juan Avendaño-Coy Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 May 15. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002286. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine the effectiveness of ESWT in reducing pain, improving functionality, joint range of motion (ROM), quality of life, fatigue, and health status self-perception in […]

Identifying which adverse events associated with dry needling should be included for informed consent: A modified e-Delphi study

Authors:Edmund C Ickert, David Griswold, Ken Learman, Chad Cook Physiother Theory Pract. 2023 May 9:1-13. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2208668. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Dry needling (DN) uses a monofilament needle to reduce pain and is performed by various healthcare professions. Due to the invasive needle puncture, adverse events (AEs) have been associated with DN. It […]

Efficacy of Deep Dry Needling versus Percutaneous Electrolysis in Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Active Myofascial Trigger Points of the Levator Scapulae in Short-Term: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors:Ana Isabel Benito-de-Pedro, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, David Rodríguez-Sanz, César Calvo-Lobo, María Benito-de-Pedro Life (Basel). 2023 Apr 3;13(4):939. doi: 10.3390/life13040939. ABSTRACT Deep dry needling (DDN) and percutaneous electrolysis (PE) provide the benefit of the mechanical effect of the needle, and PE adds the potential advantages of the galvanic current it incorporates in myofascial trigger […]

Shock waves as treatment of mouse myofascial trigger points

Authors:Pol Monclús, Marc Bosque, Ramón Margalef, M Teresa Colomina, Francisco J Valderrama-Canales, Laia Just, Manel M Santafé Pain Pract. 2023 Apr 26. doi: 10.1111/papr.13237. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: An abnormal increase in spontaneous neurotransmission can induce subsynaptic knots in the myocyte called myofascial trigger points. The treatment of choice is to destroy these […]

Dry needling in a multimodal rehabilitation protocol following rotator cuff repair surgery: study protocol for a double-blinded randomized sham-controlled trial

Authors:Faeze Naseri, Mehdi Dadgoo, Mohammadreza Pourahmadi, Morteza Nakhaei Amroodi, Shirin Azizi, Pouria Tabrizian, Ali Amiri BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2023 Apr 26;24(1):330. doi: 10.1186/s12891-023-06269-1. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Rotator cuff tear (RCT) is one of the main causes of shoulder pain and dysfunction. Rotator cuff repair (RCR) is a common surgical procedure for the management of RCTs. Presence […]

Efficacy of Dry Needling Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Patients With Neck Pain Due to Myofascial Trigger Points: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors:Anjana G, Anil K Gupta, Dileep Kumar, Sudhir Mishra, Ganesh Yadav, Madhumita Singha Roy, Laxmi Prajapti Cureus. 2023 Mar 21;15(3):e36473. doi: 10.7759/cureus.36473. eCollection 2023 Mar. ABSTRACT Introduction Myofascial pain is defined as pain arising primarily in muscles and associated with multiple trigger points. Among the non-pharmacological methods, trigger point injection and electrotherapy are effective methods […]

Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Authors:Po-En Chiu, Zhonghua Fu, Jian Sun, Guan-Wei Jian, Te-Mao Li, Li-Wei Chou J Vis Exp. 2023 Mar 24;(193). doi: 10.3791/65299. ABSTRACT Fu’s subcutaneous needling (FSN) is a new acupuncture and dry needling technique based on traditional Chinese medicine. It rapidly produces long-lasting effects in soft tissue injuries, particularly in painful musculoskeletal conditions, by providing stimulation […]

An overlooked cause of plantar fasciitis: Myofascial trigger point of the abductor hallucis muscle

Authors:Gamze G Güleç, Mustafa T Yıldızgören, Fatih Bağcier Foot (Edinb). 2023 Mar 21;56:102022. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2023.102022. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The etiology of plantar heel pain is multifactorial. Myofascial trigger points of abductor hallucis muscle one of the muscles that should be carefully evaluated and treated in patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. PMID:37023664 | DOI:10.1016/j.foot.2023.102022

Effect of Conservative Interventions for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Preprofessional and Professional Dancers: A Systematic Review

Authors:Justine Benoit-Piau, Christophe Benoit-Piau, Nathaly Gaudreault, Mélanie Morin Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023 Apr 1;18(2):328-337. doi: 10.26603/001c.73793. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Preprofessional and professional dancers are among the athletes who sustain the most musculoskeletal disorders. In recent years, conservative treatment and preventive measures have been investigated in this population. However, no systematic review regarding […]

Flexor hallucis brevis’ trigger point and dry needling treatment: a myofascial pain syndrome perspective on big toe pain

Authors:Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Elif Özyiğit Med Ultrason. 2023 Mar 30;25(1):116-117. doi: 10.11152/mu-3987. ABSTRACT PMID:36996399 | DOI:10.11152/mu-3987

Effectiveness of various methods of manual scar therapy

Authors:Agnieszka Lubczyńska, Agnieszka Garncarczyk, Dominika Wcisło-Dziadecka Skin Res Technol. 2023 Mar;29(3):e13272. doi: 10.1111/srt.13272. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The skin is a protective barrier of the body against external factors, and its damage leads to a loss of integrity. Normal wound healing results in a correct, flat, bright, and flexible scar. Initial skin damage and patient specific factors […]

Effects of neurorehabilitation with and without dry needling technique on muscle thickness, reflex torque, spasticity and functional performance in chronic ischemic stroke patients with spastic upper extremity muscles: a blinded randomized sham-controlled clinical trial

Authors:Fatemeh Panahi, Samaneh Ebrahimi, Zahra Rojhani-Shirazi, Alireaza Shakibafard, Ladan Hemmati Disabil Rehabil. 2023 Mar 27:1-11. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2190168. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Evaluation the effects of dry needling on sonographic, biomechanical and functional parameters of spastic upper extremity muscles. METHODS: Twenty-four patients (35-65 years) with spastic hand were randomly allocated into two equal groups: […]

Global hotspots and trends in Myofascial Pain Syndrome research from 1956 to 2022: A bibliometric analysis

Authors:Fei Tang, Changgui Jiang, Jun Chen, Liangyong Wang, Fukun Zhao Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Mar 24;102(12):e33347. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000033347. ABSTRACT Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a prevalent disease, and the related literature research has been increasing in recent years. However, there is a lack of scientific and comprehensive bibliometric analyses in the MPS research field. This study […]

Effectiveness of ultrasound guided dry needling in management of jumper’s knee: a randomized controlled trial

Authors:Faiza Sharif, Ashfaq Ahmad, Syed Amir Gilani Sci Rep. 2023 Mar 23;13(1):4736. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-31993-y. ABSTRACT Jumper’s knee is highly prevalent condition in athletes. Very limited evidence is available on clinical effects of tendon dry needling. Therefore, the objective of this study is to compare the effects of ultrasound-guided dry needling (UG-DN) combined with conventional physical […]