The development of needles, needle–insertion simulators, and needle-wielding robots for
use in a clinical environment depends on a thorough understanding of the mechanics of …

The acupuncture has been practiced in China for more than 3000 years and was spread to
Europe and American from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century. The history of …

Understanding the role of fascia in healthy movement and postural distortion is of vital
importance to bodyworkers and movement therapists. Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians …

Acupuncture meridians traditionally are believed to constitute channels connecting the
surface of the body to internal organs. We hypothesize that the network of acupuncture …

Background Acupuncture is a popular complementary and alternative treatment for chronic
back pain. Recent European trials suggest similar short-term benefits from real and sham …

The mechanism of action of acupuncture remains largely unknown. The reaction to
acupuncture needling known as 'de qi', widely viewed as essential to the therapeutic effect …

Fascial tissues form a ubiquitous network throughout the whole body, which is usually
regarded as a passive contributor to biomechanical behavior. We aimed to answer the …

Trigger point dry needling is a treatment technique used by physical therapists around the
world. In the United States, trigger point dry needling has been approved as within the scope …

Acupuncture needle manipulation gives rise to “needle grasp,” a biomechanical
phenomenon characterized by an increase in the force necessary to pull the needle out of …

Acupuncture has been used in China and other Asian countries for the past 3000 yr.
Recently, this technique has been gaining increased popularity among physicians and …