Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of dry needling for the treatment of temporomandibular myofascial pain: a double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled study.
To test the hypothesis that dry needling is more effective than sham dry needling in relieving myofascial pain of the temporomandibular muscles. ⋯ Dry needling appears to be an effective treatment method in relieving the pain and tenderness of myofascial trigger points.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of stabilizing exercises on pain and disability of patients with lumbar segmental instability.
Lumbar segmental instability (LSI) is one of the subgroups of non-specific chronic low back pain. Pain, functional disability and reduced muscle endurance are common in such patients. ⋯ Regarding the positive effects of stabilizing exercises with routine exercises in reduction of pain intensity, increasing functional ability and muscle endurance, it is recommended to use this method in treatment of patients with lumbar segmental instability.