Authors: María J. Mejuto-Vázquez, PT Study Design Randomized clinical trial. Objectives To determine the effects of trigger point dry needling (TrPDN) on neck pain, widespread pressure pain sensitivity, and cervical range of motion in patients with acute mechanical neck pain and active trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle. Background TrPDN seems to be effective […]
The effectiveness of physiotherapeutic interventions in treatment of frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review. Review article Jain TK, et al. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014. Authors Jain TK1, Sharma NK1. Author information 1Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA. Citation J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014;27(3):247-73. doi: 10.3233/BMR-130443. […]
Stanislav Sergienko, BPT, Leonid Kalichman, PT, PhD Published Online: May 14, 2014 Summary Background Shoulder pain is a common problem imposing a considerable burden on the affected person and society. Since interventions targeting traditional musculoskeletal conditions are usually only moderately effective, myofascial origin can be suggested as an alternative possible source of shoulder pain. Objectives […]
Published: May 9, 2014 By Ed Susman , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. CHICAGO — Pairing traditional Chinese acupuncture with modern technology appears […]
by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today April 15, 2014 A plant extract used in traditional Chinese medicine was as effective as methotrexate for the short-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and was superior when the two agents were given in combination, an open-label randomized trial showed. At 6 months, 46.4% of patients receiving methotrexate had improved by […]
GagliardiGiuseppe, MeneghettiMariarosa, CeccherelliFrancesco, GiommiAndrea, and RomoliMarco. Medical Acupuncture. -Not available-, ahead of print. doi:10.1089/acu.2014.1036. ABSTRACT Introduction: Several reports in the literature indicate that auricular acupuncture/acupressure is effective for reducing anxiety in the perioperative period, during ambulance transport, and before dental treatment. Objective: The goal of this study was to assess the anxiolytic-sedative effect of ear […]
Treatment preferences amongst physical therapists and chiropractors for the management of neck pain: results of an international survey Lisa C Carlesso Chiropr Man Therap. 2014; 22: 11. Published online Mar 24, 2014. doi: 10.1186/2045-709X-22-11 Abstract Background Clinical practice guidelines on the management of neck pain make recommendations to help practitioners optimize patient care. By examining […]
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Available online 6 March 2014 Akhbari Behnam, PhD, PT Journal Reference Abstract Objective The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of dry needling based on myofascial meridians for management of plantar fasciitis. Clinical features A 53-year-old man presented with bilateral chronic foot pain for more than 2 […]
Below is a part of an e-mail from Dr. John Amaro regarding a part of the history of chiropractic’s part of acupuncture. Dr. Yennie also taught courses for Texas DC’s: “The first acupuncture educational program I personally ever conducted in Texas was 1978 in Dallas. Since then I have presented literally scores of Certification series […]
NPR by BLAKE FARMER February 16, 201212:01 AM ET LISTEN TO STORY http://youtu.be/F0NJqMVjoKQ In a fluorescent-lit exam room, Col. Rochelle Wasserman sticks ballpoint-size pins in the ears of Sgt. Rick Remalia. Remalia broke his back, hip and pelvis during a rollover caused by a pair of rocket-propelled grenades in Afghanistan. He still walks with a […]
Ruixin Zhang, Ph.D. Anesthesiology. 2014 Feb; 120(2): 482–503. Abstract In the last decade, preclinical investigations of electroacupuncture mechanisms on persistent tissue-injury (inflammatory), nerve-injury (neuropathic), cancer, and visceral pain have increased. These studies show that electroacupuncture activates the nervous system differently in health than in pain conditions, alleviates both sensory and affective inflammatory pain, and inhibits […]
Becky McCall January 17, 2014 Full Story (may require free registration): http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/819366 A combination of 10 Chinese medicinal herbs in a capsule, known as Tianqi, reduced progression to type 2 diabetes in people with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) in a randomized controlled trial in China. This is the first study to show that a Chinese herbal […]
Results of a Four-arm Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial Marko Nedeljkovic, PhD Menopause. 2014;21(1):15-24. Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a clinical trial investigating the effects of acupuncture (AP) and Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) on hot flushes and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Methods: Forty postmenopausal women reporting […]
UCI study also shows novel analgesic to be nonaddictive Monday 6 January 2014 A compound derived from a traditional Chinese herbal medicine has been found effective at alleviating pain, pointing the way to a new nonaddictive analgesic for acute inflammatory and nerve pain, according to UC Irvine pharmacology researchers. Working with Chinese scientists, Olivier Civelli […]
Han-Gyul Yoo, B.S., and Wan-Hee Yoo, M.D. N Engl J Med 2013; 369:e37December 26, 2013DOI: 10.1056/NEJMicm1202540 A 65-year-old woman presented with pain in both knees. She had received a diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the knee previously and had been treated with analgesic agents and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. In addition, she was treated intermittently with intraarticular […]
Rehabilitation of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Utilizing Eccentric Training, Lumbopelvic Stabilization, and Trigger Point Dry Needling: 2 Case Reports Authors: Dhinu J. Jayaseelan, DPT, OCS1, Nick Moats, MPT, OCS2, Christopher R. Ricardo, CSCS3 Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2013 Volume:44 Issue:3 Pages:198–205 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2014.4905 Study Design Case report. Background Proximal hamstring tendinopathy is […]