Study Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Background An increasing number of
physical therapists in the United States and throughout the world are using dry needling to …

Background Fractures of the proximal humerus, often termed shoulder fractures, are
common injuries, especially in older people. The management of these fractures varies …

Background Pain present for at least 3 months after a surgical procedure is considered
chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) and affects 10–50 per cent of patients. Interventions for …

Objective: The objective of this study was to conduct an updated systematic review of
diagnostic criteria for myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) used in clinical trials of physical …

Background Neck and shoulder disorders may be linked to the presence of myofascial
trigger points (MTrPs). These disorders can significantly impact a person's activities of daily …

Introduction Myofascial pain with myofascial triggers are common musculoskeletal
complaints. Popular treatments include manual therapy, dry needling, and dry cupping. The …

Objective The main objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine
the short-, medium-, and long-term effectiveness of dry needling (DN) applied by physical …

Question What is the effectiveness and what are the adverse effects. Design Systematic
review with meta-analysis. Participants Patients with shoulder or upper extremity pain or …

Purpose To describe the main features of the rehabilitation protocols for RC disease based
on the phases of tendon healing and to investigate about the use of wearable devices as …

Post-dry needling soreness is a common complication of myofascial trigger point (MTrP) dry
needling treatment. The prevention, management and relevance of this complication remain …