Front Neurosci. 2021 Aug 26;15:729218. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2021.729218. eCollection 2021. Zilei Tian Abstract Introduction In this retrospective study, resting-state functional connectivity (FC) in patients with migraine was analyzed to identify potential pathological pain processing patterns and compared them to those in healthy controls (HCs). The FC patterns in patients between pre- and post-acupuncture sessions were also […]
Medical Acupuncture Vol. 32, No. 5 Ida Nurwati, Muthmainah Muthmainah, and Khairunnisa Nurul Huda Published Online:19 Oct 2020https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2020.1443 Abstract Acupuncture has been used for the prevention and treatment of asthma. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture in asthma are not fully understood. This article discusses the possible mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture […]
Eur J Pain. 2021 May 4. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1788. Online ahead of print. Hainan Yu Abstract Objectives: To develop an evidence-based guideline for the non-invasive management of soft tissue disorders of the shoulder (shoulder pain), excluding major pathology. Methods: This guideline is based on high-quality evidence from seven systematic reviews. Multidisciplinary experts considered the evidence of effectiveness, safety, […]
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 […]
— First randomized trial of the noninvasive technique in such patients by Mike Bassett, Staff Writer, MedPage Today April 22, 2021 Auricular acupressure can reduce chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) symptoms following breast cancer treatment, South Korean researchers reported. Their randomized trial showed that the technique significantly improved patient-reported CIPN symptoms compared with the use of […]
March 24, 2021 Frontiers in Neurology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this randomized clinical trial compared 12 treatments of acupuncture with best pharmacologic management for the treatment of migraine headaches. They evaluated 69 patients who were randomized to receive acupuncture and 66 who were randomized to receive pharmacologic therapy (amitriptyline, beta blocker, topiramate, duloxetine, etc). […]
Electric and manual acupuncture both outperformed a sham equivalent by Scott Harris Contributing Writer, MedPage Today 2/9/2021 Among patients with knee osteoarthritis, both manual and electro-acupuncture outperformed sham acupuncture in reducing pain and improving function, new randomized controlled trial data showed. Of 480 patient participants recruited for the trial, efficacy was evaluated in 442. The […]
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 […]
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, […]
Many Veterans desire complementary and alternative medicine or integrative medicine modalities such as acupuncture, both for treatment and for the promotion of wellness. However, the effectiveness and adverse events associated with acupuncture are not firmly established. Given the VA’s desire to promote evidence-based practice, this evidence mapping project will help provide guidance to VA leadership […]
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 […]
Front Neurol. 2020 Dec 15;11:576272. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2020.576272. eCollection 2020. Carlo Maria Giovanardi Abstract Introduction: Migraine is a chronic paroxymal neurological disorder characterized by attacks of moderate to severe headache and reversible neurological and systemic symptoms. Treatment of migraine includes acute therapies, that aim to reduce the intensity of pain of each attack, and preventive therapies that […]
Heidi Splete December 03, 2020 Electro-acupuncture resulted in significant improvement in pain and function, compared with sham acupuncture, in a randomized trial of more than 400 adults with knee OA. The socioeconomic burden of knee OA (KOA) remains high, and will likely increase with the aging population and rising rates of obesity, wrote first author Jian-Feng […]
ANESTHESIOLOGY® October 5, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Authors Brinda Krish, D.O.1, Vijval Patel, B.S.2, Mohanad Baldawi, M.D.1, Padmavathi Patel, M.D.3, George M. McKelvey, Ph.D.4, Bassam Batarse, M.D.3, Baher Boctor, M.D.3, Michael Wesner, RNP3, Paige Anderson, Student3, Gamal Mostafa, M.D.3. 1Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA, 2Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, USA, 3John D. […]
Medical AcupunctureAhead of PrintFree Access Ida Nurwati, Muthmainah Muthmainah, and Khairunnisa Nurul Huda Published Online:9 Sep 2020https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2020.1443 Abstract Acupuncture has been used for the prevention and treatment of asthma. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture in asthma are not fully understood. This article discusses the possible mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture in […]
Pain. 2020 Sep 14. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002071. Online ahead of print. Ling Chen PMID: 32947547 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002071 Abstract Cervical spondylosis (CS)-related neck pain is difficult to treat due to its degenerative nature. The aim of this nine-center, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the efficacy of optimized acupuncture for CS-related neck pain. Participants who met […]
Korean J Neurotrauma. 2020 Sep 23;16(2):332-336. doi: 10.13004/kjnt.2020.16.e31. eCollection 2020 Oct. Hyun Woo Kim 1, Sang Yoon Kim 2, Sanghyun Song 3, Young Jin Kim 1 PMID: 33163446 PMCID: PMC7607017 DOI: 10.13004/kjnt.2020.16.e31 Abstract Acupuncture is a well-known traditional medical procedure in Korea and is being increasingly used to treat various conditions including pain control, especially […]