Dry Needling

Percutaneous tendon dry needling and thrust manipulation as an adjunct to multimodal physical therapy in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy: A multicenter randomized clinical trial

Clin Rehabil. 2024 Apr 26:2692155241249968. doi: 10.1177/02692155241249968. James Dunning PMID: 38676324 DOI: 10.1177/02692155241249968 Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of adding electrical dry needling and thrust manipulation into a multimodal program of exercise, mobilization, and ultrasound in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy. Design: Randomized, single-blinded, multicenter, parallel-group trial. Setting: […]

Spinal manipulation and electrical dry needling as an adjunct to conventional physical therapy in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: a multi-center randomized clinical trial

Spine J. 2023 Dec 14:S1529-9430(23)03563-5. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.12.002. Online ahead of print. Ian Young Abstract Background context: Nonoperative management of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) includes activity modification, medication, injections, and physical therapy. Conventional physical therapy includes a multimodal approach of exercise, manual therapy, and electro-thermal modalities. There is a paucity of evidence supporting the use of […]

Dry needling in the management of tendinopathy: A systematic review of randomized control trials

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies VOLUME 33, P128-135, JANUARY 2023 Shibili Nuhmani Abstract Introduction The objective of the study is to evaluate the best available evidence on the effectiveness of DN in the management of tendinopathy. Methods Seven randomized control trials were selected following an electronic search in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and […]

The Effect of Gluteus Medius Dry Needling on Pain and Physical Function of Non-athlete women with Unilateral Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Fereshteh Karamiani Javid Mostamand Published: February 08, 2022DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.02.005 Abstract Background One of the most common knee problems is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). It is of great importance to pay attention to the muscles of the hip area in people with PFPS, especially to the presence of trigger points within the gluteus medius (GM). Accordingly, using […]

Effectiveness of Dry Needling Therapy on Pain, Hip Muscle Strength, and Physical Function in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation VOLUME 102, ISSUE 5, P959-966, MAY 01, 2021 Abstract Objective To investigate the short-term effects of dry needling (DN) on physical function, pain, and hip muscle strength in patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA). Design A double-blind, placebo-control, randomized controlled trial. Setting Private practice physiotherapy clinic. Participants Patients with unilateral […]

Spinal manipulation and perineural electrical dry needling in patients with cervicogenic headache: a multicenter randomized clinical trial

The Spine Journal VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2, P284-295, FEBRUARY 01, 2021 James Dunning, PhD, DPT, MSc Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT Spinal manipulation, spinal mobilization, and exercise are commonly used in individuals with cervicogenic headache (CH). Dry needling is being increasingly used in the management of CH. However, questions remain about the effectiveness of these therapies and […]

Spinal Manipulation and Electrical Dry Needling in Patients With Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online:January 31, 2021Volume51Issue2Pages72-81 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.9785 Abstract Objectives To compare the effects of spinal thrust manipulation and electrical dry needling (TMEDN group) to those of nonthrust peripheral joint/soft tissue mobilization, exercise, and interferential current (NTMEX group) on pain and disability in patients with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS). Design Randomized, […]

Dry Needling Adds No Benefit to the Treatment of Neck Pain: A Sham-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial With 1-Year Follow-up

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: December 31, 2020 Volume 51 Issue 1 Pages37-45 Abstract Objective To examine the short- and long-term effectiveness of dry needling on disability, pain, and patient-perceived improvements in patients with mechanical neck pain when added to a multimodal treatment program that includes manual therapy and exercise. Design […]

Effects of dry needling on symptomatic hallux valgus: A randomized single blind clinical trial

JBMT VOLUME 24, ISSUE 3, P246-251, JULY 01, 2020 Aliye Sadat Kharazmi Abstract Objectives The purpose of the present study was to determine the short and medium effects of dry needling (DN) on myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in individuals with symptomatic hallux valgus (SHV). Methods A total of 30 female volunteers, aged 25–60, with hallux […]

Short-term effects of chiropractic application and dry needling treatment on chronic mechanical neck pain

Published: 05 June 2020 Semih Aki, Ali Veysel Özden, Hasan Kerem Alptekin & Jülide Öncü Alptekin Manuelle Medizin (2020)Cite this article Abstract Objective The current study was designed to compare the short-term effects of chiropractic applications (diversified technique) and dry needling on chronic mechanical neck pain. Methods Participants comprised 40 patients aged 20–60 years who […]

Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling for the Management of Knee Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

J. Clin. Med. 2020, 9(7), 2044; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9072044 Received: 6 May 2020 / Revised: 23 June 2020 / Accepted: 25 June 2020 / Published: 29 June 2020 by Youssef Rahou-El-Bachiri Abstract Background: To evaluate the effect of trigger point dry needling alone or as an adjunct with other interventions on pain and related disability in people […]

No Added Benefit of Combining Dry Needling With Guideline-Based Physical Therapy When Managing Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online:April 9, 2020 Volume0 Issue0 Pages1-21 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2020.9389 Abstract Objectives To determine the added benefit of combining dry needling with a guideline-based physical therapy treatment program consisting of exercise and manual therapy on pain and disability in people with chronic neck pain. Design Randomized controlled trial. Methods Participants […]

A randomized trial of trigger point dry needling versus sham needling for chronic tension-type headache

Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Feb;98(8):e14520. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000014520. Gildir S, Tüzün EH, Eroğlu G, Eker L. Abstract BACKGROUND: In this randomized, double-blind, parallel-group trial, we aimed to explore the effectiveness of trigger point dry needling in patients with chronic tension-type headache in reducing headache frequency, intensity and duration, and improvement of health-related quality of life. METHODS: The […]

Trigger point dry needling for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome: current perspectives within a pain neuroscience paradigm – Full Text Article

Journal of Pain Research » Volume 12 15 January 2019 Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Nijs J Abstract: Myofascial pain syndrome is a pain condition characterized by the presence of trigger points. Current evidence, mostly experimental studies, clearly supports a role of trigger points on peripheral and central sensitization since they are able to contribute to sensitization of peripheral […]

Is dry needling effective for low back pain?: A systematic review and PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis

Medicine. 97(26):e11225, JUN 2018 DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000011225 , PMID: 29952980 Issn Print: 0025-7974 Publication Date: 2018/06/01 Han-Tong Hu; Hong Gao; Rui-Jie Ma; Xiao-Feng Zhao; Hong-Fang Tian; Lu Li Abstract Background: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of dry needling (DN) for treating low back pain (LBP). Methods: Nine databases were searched from inception to October 2017. […]

Postneedling Soreness and Tenderness After Different Dosages of Dry Needling of an Active Myofascial Trigger Point in Patients With Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

PM R. 2018 May 29. pii: S1934-1482(18)30287-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.05.015. [Epub ahead of print] Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A1, Fernández-Carnero J2, León-Hernández JV3, Calvo-Lobo C4, Beltran-Alacreu H5, Alguacil-Diego I6, Gallego-Izquierdo T7, Pecos-Martin D7. Abstract BACKGROUND: Previous studies in asymptomatic subjects have demonstrated that myofascial trigger point (MTrP) dry needling frequently is associated with postneedling soreness. However, to the authors’ […]

Effectiveness of dry needling of rectus abdominis trigger points for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea

Acupuncture in Medicine. 2018;36(5):302-310. doi:10.1136/acupmed-2017-011566 Alberto Gaubeca-Gilarranz Abstract Objective To compare the effectiveness of trigger point dry needling (TrP-DN) versus placebo needling, relative to an untreated control group, on pain and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhoea. Methods In this randomised, single blind, parallel-group trial, 56 females with primary dysmenorrhoea were randomly allocated to TrP-DN […]

Comparison of dry needling and steroid injection in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: a single-blind randomized clinical trial

Cite this article as: Rastegar, S., Baradaran Mahdavi, S., Hoseinzadeh, B. et al. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) (2018) 42: 109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-017-3681-1 Abstract Introduction Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. Considering different interventions which are applied for patients with plantar fasciitis, dry needling is proposed as a new modality of treatment recently. The aim […]

Evidence for Dry Needling in the Management of Myofascial Trigger Points Associated With Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Full Text Article

Archives of Physical  Medicine and Rehabilitation January 2018 Volume 99, Issue 1, Pages 144–152.e2 Lin Liu, PhD Abstract Objective To evaluate the current evidence of the effectiveness of dry needling of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) associated with low back pain (LBP). Data Sources PubMed, Ovid, EBSCO, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and China […]

Effectiveness of dry needling versus a classical physiotherapy program in patients with chronic low-back pain: a single-blind, randomized, controlled trial – Full Text

J Phys Ther Sci. 2017 Sep; 29(9): 1502–1509. Published online 2017 Sep 15. doi:  10.1589/jpts.29.1502 PMCID: PMC5599809 Emİne Handan Tüzün,, PhD, PT,1 Sıla Gıldır, PhD, PT,1 Ender Angın, PhD, PT,1,* Büşra Hande Tecer, PT,1 Kezban Öztürk Dana, PT,2 and Mehtap Malkoç, PhD, PT1 Abstract [Purpose] We compared the effectiveness of dry needling with a classical physiotherapy program in patients with chronic low-back pain caused […]