Presenter Type
UNO Graduate Student (Masters)
Advisor Information
Adam Rosen
Location
CEC RM #201/205/209
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
22-3-2024 10:30 AM
End Date
22-3-2024 11:45 AM
Abstract
Clinical scenario: Dry needling has become a common practice in managing knee OA pain as related to the treatment of active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). However, existing hip OA studies do not appear to consider the use of DN and targeting MTrPs. The purpose of this study was to determine the short-term effects of DN in active MTrPs of the hip muscles to manage symptoms in patients with hip OA. Clinical question: In patients with hip osteoarthritis, is dry needling an effective intervention to decrease pain and improve function? Summary of key findings: Three high-quality randomized double-blind controlled trial (RCT) studies were included for his critically appraised topic (CAT). The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) was used to score the articles and determine the quality of the clinical trials. Clinical bottom line: There is moderate evidence supporting the use of DN for short–term benefits in patients with hip OA. Strength of recommendation: Grade B evidence supports the use of DN in patients with hip OA. While evidence across the three randomized controlled trials is consistent, patient-evidence outcomes are limited in the research.
The Effectiveness of Dry Needling for Decreasing Pain and Improving Overall Function in Patients with Hip Osteoarthritis.
CEC RM #201/205/209
Clinical scenario: Dry needling has become a common practice in managing knee OA pain as related to the treatment of active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). However, existing hip OA studies do not appear to consider the use of DN and targeting MTrPs. The purpose of this study was to determine the short-term effects of DN in active MTrPs of the hip muscles to manage symptoms in patients with hip OA. Clinical question: In patients with hip osteoarthritis, is dry needling an effective intervention to decrease pain and improve function? Summary of key findings: Three high-quality randomized double-blind controlled trial (RCT) studies were included for his critically appraised topic (CAT). The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) was used to score the articles and determine the quality of the clinical trials. Clinical bottom line: There is moderate evidence supporting the use of DN for short–term benefits in patients with hip OA. Strength of recommendation: Grade B evidence supports the use of DN in patients with hip OA. While evidence across the three randomized controlled trials is consistent, patient-evidence outcomes are limited in the research.