Effectiveness and Analysis of Applying the Principle of Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs) to Treat Lower Extremity Varicose Veins (LEVVs): A Prospective Clinical Therapeutic Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zonghui Wu ◽  
Qiang-Min Huang ◽  
Lina Wang ◽  
Yan-Tao Ma ◽  
Xiao-Hong Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points ◽  
Therapeutic Study

Effects of dry needling in lower extremity myofascial trigger points: systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (11) ◽  
pp. 2596-2603
Author(s):  
Iqra Khan ◽  
Ashfaq Ahmad ◽  
Ashfaq Ahmed ◽  
Samreen Sadiq ◽  
Hafiz Muhammad Asim
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Dry Needling ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points ◽  
Keywords Acupuncture ◽  
Methodological Assessment

Objective: This systematic review was conducted to explore the current evidences on effects of trigger point dry needling as a treatment strategy on pain and range of motion among the subjects with lower extremity myofascial trigger areas. Methods: A systematic review was performed and searched databases including Cochrane Library, PubMed, SPORTDiscus and PEDro. PRISMA guidelines were followed. Inclusion and exclusion of studies were made according to PICOS format. Ten studies were recruited for assessment based on eligibility. Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to assess the Randomized and Non-Randomized controlled trials and the methodological assessment was also performed using PEDro 10-point scale. Data synthesis was performed by Vote Counting Method as a descriptive tool. Results: Seven of the total ten studies deemed High score on PEDro and three were scored Fair on the scale. Each of the ten studies documented improvement in the pain over time with the dry needling strategy. None of the studies targeted the other outcomes like anxiety and sleep disturbances related with myofascial trigger points. Conclusion: On basis of the best evidences available dry needling seems to be effective in pain reduction related to lower extremity myofascial trigger points. Evidence also suggests that there is not much positive effect of myofascial trigger point dry needling on depression, anxiety, muscular strength and quality of life. Keywords: Acupuncture therapy, Dry Needling, Lower extremity, Myofascial trigger points Continuous....

scholarly journals An investigation into the association between the role of myofascial trigger points of the lower extremity and the clinical diagnosis of iliotibial band friction syndrome

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Michele Broadhurst
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Clinical Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Iliotibial Band ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points ◽  
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome ◽  
Friction Syndrome

The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between the role of Myofascial Trigger Points of the lower extremity to the clinical presentation of lIiotibialband Friction syndrome

Features progressive surgical treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremity in pregnancy

2016 ◽  
pp. 68-74
Author(s):  
V.N. Antonuk-Kissel ◽  
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V.N. Yenikeyeva ◽  
S.I. Lichner ◽  
V.M. Lipniy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
In Pregnancy

The effect of dry needling of myofascial trigger points on muscle stiffness and motoneuron excitability in healthy subjects

2021 ◽  
pp. 096452842110275
Author(s):  
Carolina Jiménez-Sánchez ◽  
Julio Gómez-Soriano ◽  
Elisabeth Bravo-Esteban ◽  
Orlando Mayoral-del Moral ◽  
Pablo Herrero-Gállego ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Tone ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Muscle Stiffness ◽  
Invasive Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dry Needling ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points ◽  
Motoneuron Excitability

Background: Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are hypersensitive nodules in a taut band (TB) of skeletal muscle. Dry needling (DN) is an invasive technique recommended for the treatment of MTrPs. However, to our knowledge, no studies have investigated the influence of the DN technique on modification of muscle stiffness and neurophysiological properties of MTrPs. Objective: The objective was to examine the effect of DN on muscle stiffness and motoneuron excitability of a latent medial MTrP (nodule and TB) of the soleus muscle in non-injured subjects. Methods: A double-blinded randomised controlled trial of 46 subjects with latent medial MTrPs of the soleus was conducted, in which all received one session of DN. The intervention group (n = 23) were subjected to DN into the MTrP (the nodule), while the control group (n = 23) were subjected to DN into the TB. Assessment was carried out at baseline (pre-test), after the intervention (post-test) and 1 week after the intervention (follow-up). Biomechanical variables (muscle resistive force at 10°/s and 180°/s, muscle extensibility and strength), as measured with an isokinetic dynamometer, and neurophysiological variables (H-reflex), were recorded. Results: There were no statistically significant differences in biomechanical or neurophysiological assessments between groups. Considering the intra-group analysis, subjects in the intervention group exhibited increased maximal isometric voluntary force to ankle plantarflexion (MIVFp) at both post-intervention and follow-up assessment (p < 0.0125; 0.2 < d < 0.5), while no changes were found in the control group. Conclusion: One session of DN targeting latent MTrPs did not change muscle stiffness, muscle extensibility or motoneuron excitability. Further research on subjects with muscle tone disorders should be considered to better address the impact of DN on muscle tone. Trial registration number: NCT02575586 (ClinicalTrials.gov).

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