APM&R. May 2015. Volume 96, Issue 5, Pages 944–955 Lin Liu, MSc Abstract Objective To evaluate current evidence of the effectiveness of dry needling of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) associated with neck and shoulder pain. Data Sources PubMed, EBSCO, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, ScienceDirect, The Cochrane Library, ClinicalKey, Wanfang Data Chinese database, China Knowledge Resource Integrated […]
APM&R. May 2015Volume 96, Issue 5, Pages 775–781 Daniel Pecos-Martín, PhD Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of dry needling into a myofascial trigger point (MTrP) in the lower trapezius muscle of patients with mechanical idiopathic neck pain. Design A single-center, randomized, double-blinded controlled study. Setting Patients were recruited from the student population of a local […]
08.04.2013 by Sarah Wickline Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Cues and associations given to people affected their responses to placebos and active treatments in a crossover trial, suggesting that the placebo effect depends more on “state” than “trait”. The results imply that the non-specific effects of acupuncture may contribute to the analgesic effect observed […]
9/15/14 Interest in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by headache patients is widespread. A 2002 survey showed that more than 85% of headache patients use CAM therapies and 60% felt they provided some relief.[113] Overall, more than 70% of patients who use CAM do not tell their doctors about it. Some CAM techniques […]
Mil Med. 2015 Mar;180(3):350-354. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices in Military Personnel and Families Presenting to a Military Emergency Department. Ross EM1, Darracq MA2. Author information 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134. 2Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego, 200 West Arbor […]
Preston Phillips 11:19 PM, Feb 4, 2015 SAN DIEGO – A local woman is suing a chiropractor, claiming his botched acupuncture procedure led to a collapsed lung and thousands in medical bills. Jaime Del Fierro is suing for thousands in hospital bills and damages that she claims to have incurred following what she calls a […]
Acupuncture for the treatment of allergic rhinitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis The American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, 01/27/2015 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Feng S, et al. – The authors assessed the evidence for the clinical efficacy of acupuncture for the management of allergic rhinitis (AR) patients by performing a systematic review and […]
Acupuncture for spasticity after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 01/16/2015 Evidence Based Medicine Lim SM, et al. – The aim of this systematic review was to determine how effective acupuncture or electroacupuncture (acupuncture with electrical stimulation) is in treating poststroke patients with spasticity. Acupuncture could […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 01/12/2015 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Liu L, et al. – This study aimed to evaluate current evidence on the effectiveness of dry needling for myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) associated with neck and shoulder pain. Dry needling can be recommended to relieve MTrP pain of neck and shoulders in […]
Tory McJunkin, MD Pain Medicine News ISSUE: DECEMBER 2014 | VOLUME: 12(12) Knee pain is a very common complaint that can be debilitating when severe. A proper evaluation must begin with a thorough history and physical examination. If the patient is not a surgical candidate, there are several conservative treatment options—such as physical therapy for […]
Rambam Maimonides Med Jv.5(3); 2014 JulPMC4128590 The Perils of Complementary Alternative Medicine Michael J. Bayme, M.D., F.A.C.S. Abstract More than 11,000 articles lauding alternative medicine appear in the PubMed database, but there are only a few articles describing the complications of such care. Two patients suffering from complications of alternative medicine were treated in our […]
October 18, 2014 By Cheryl Guttman Krader Chicago—A targeted approach to treatment based on the findings of a thorough history, appropriate testing, and clinical exam can be successful for bringing relief to many patients with dry eye that is difficult to manage, said Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, MD. However, when all else fails, ophthalmologists may want […]
Acupuncture for Chronic Knee Pain A Randomized Clinical Trial Rana S. Hinman, PhD Importance There is debate about benefits of acupuncture for knee pain. Objective To determine the efficacy of laser and needle acupuncture for chronic knee pain. Design, Setting, and Participants Zelen-design clinical trial (randomization occurred before informed consent), in Victoria, Australia (February 2010-December […]
HuffingtonPost.com Posted: 03/14/2013 7:45 pm EDT A common assumption about acupuncture is that it hurts. You are, after all, getting stuck with needles. Fear of pain from acupuncture needles is one of the most common reasons people forgo acupuncture. Often to the astonishment of those who take the plunge, acupuncture usually does not hurt. No pain, […]
Comparison Of The Short-Term Outcomes Between Trigger Point Dry Needling And Trigger Point Manual Therapy For The Management Of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Authors: Rocio Llamas-Ramos, PT Study Design Randomized clinical study. Objectives To compare the effects of trigger point (TrP) dry needling (DN) and TrP manual therapy (MT) on pain, […]
Manipulating the Pain: Chiropractic and Other “Alternative” Treatments for Back Pain Sep 29, 2014 Lecturer: Richard A. Deyo, M.D., M.P.H. Credits: 1 Cost: Free Learning Objectives Describe at least three methodological challenges in studying complementary, alternative, or integrative treatments for low back pain. Describe the overall results of randomized trials of chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, and massage for low back pain. […]
Short-term effects of acupuncture and stretching on myofascial trigger point pain of the neck: a blinded, placebo-controlled RCT Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 09/29/2014 Clinical Article Wilke J, et al. – This trial aimed to evaluate the short–term effectiveness of acupuncture plus stretching to reduce pain and improve range of motion in patients afflicted by cervical […]
CASE REPORT The Use of Manual Therapy Post–Hip Arthroscopy When an Exercise-Based Therapy Approach Has Failed: A Case Report Authors: Robert T. LeBeau, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 9 Pages: 712-721 Study Design Case report. Background Although there is a growing body of literature on both […]