Effects of dry needling at tender points for neck pain (Japanese: katakori): near-infrared spectroscopy for monitoring muscular oxygenation of the trapezius

Jimbo, Shizuo; Atsuta, Yuji; Kobayashi, Tetsuya; Matsuno, Takeo

doi:10.1007/s00776-007-1209-z

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“…The single other human study to our knowledge that has investigated the effects of dry needling on muscle contraction used near-infrared spectroscopy to measure intramuscular oxygenation during and immediately after a fatiguing bout of exercise of the upper trapezius muscle (shoulder shrugs) in patients with neck pain (Jimbo et al, 2008). Although their methodology was very different than that used in the current study, their findings were similar in that they observed significant improvements in muscle recovery (oxygen replenishment) 1-day, but not immediately, after dry needling.…”

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“…myofascial trigger points) in an attempt to reduce muscle tension, restore normal muscle function, and relieve pain (Kalichman and Vulfsons, 2010;Dommerholt, 2011;Vulfsons et al, 2012). Although there are numerous studies that have demonstrated decreased nociceptive sensitivity after dry needling treatment (Ge, Fern andez-de-LasPeñas, Madeleine and Arendt-Nielsen, 2008;Hsieh et al, 2007;Mejuto-V azquez, Salom-Moreno, Ortega-Santiago, Truyols-Domí-nguez, & Fern andez-de-las-Peñas, 2014;Srbely et al, 2010;Tsai et al, 2010), only one human study has investigated the effects of dry needling on muscle function (Jimbo et al, 2008). In a small sample of patients with neck pain, this study found no changes in muscle oxygenation immediately after needling, but reported improved aerobic capacity (quicker recovery after a fatiguing bout of exercise) of the trapezius muscle one day after needling in the majority of patients.…”

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Changes in lumbar multifidus muscle function and nociceptive sensitivity in low back pain patient responders versus non-responders after dry needling treatment

Koppenhaver

Walker

et al. 2015

Manual Therapy

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Changes in lumbar multifidus muscle function and nociceptive sensitivity in low back pain patient responders versus non-responders after dry needling treatment

Koppenhaver

Walker

et al. 2015

Manual Therapy

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“…NIRS was able to measure the increase in oxygenation of the resting neck/shoulder muscle in women with trapezius myalgia during cycling exercise [55] and to detect faster recovery of trapezius muscle reoxygenation 1 day after dry needling treatment in patients with chronic neck/shoulder pain [56]. NIRS in combination with microdialysis was applied to examine muscle oxygenation and intramuscular metabolites, respectively, in response to simulated repetitive work using a hand-held manipulandum in women with trapezius myalgia [57].…”

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The use of muscle near-infrared spectroscopy in sport, health and medical sciences: recent developments

Hamaoka

McCully

Niwayama

et al. 2011

Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A.

154

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Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been shown to be one of the tools that can measure oxygenation in muscle and other tissues in vivo. This review paper highlights the progress, specifically in this decade, that has been made for evaluating skeletal muscle oxygenation and oxidative energy metabolism in sport, health and clinical sciences. Development of NIRS technologies has focused on improving quantification of the signal using multiple wavelengths to solve for absorption and scattering coefficients, multiple pathlengths to correct for the influence of superficial skin and fat, and time-resolved and phase-modulated light sources to determine optical pathlengths. In addition, advances in optical imaging with multiple source and detector pairs as well as portability using small wireless detectors have expanded the usefulness of the devices. NIRS measurements have provided information on oxidative metabolism in various athletes during localized exercise and whole-body exercise, as well as training-induced adaptations. Furthermore, NIRS technology has been used in the study of a number of chronic health conditions. Future developments of NIRS technology will include enhancing signal quantification. In addition, advances in NIRS imaging and portability promise to transform how measurements of oxygen utilization are obtained in the future.

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“…15 In theory, gradually improving muscle haemodynamics may also contribute to the response over days 1-3. 21 The immediate improvement in ROM could be explained by the needle stretching of muscle fi bres, allowing them to resume normal length, on top of reduced pain inhibition of movement. Passive ROM was unaffected.…”

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Management of Shoulder Injuries Using Dry Needling in Elite Volleyball Players

Osborne

Gatt

2010

Acupunct Med

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These case reports describe the short-term benefits of dry needling in shoulder injuries in four international female volleyball athletes during a month-long intense competitive phase, using both replicable subjective and objective measures. Dry needling of scapulohumeral muscles was carried out. Range of movement, strength and pain were assessed before and after treatment, with a functional assessment of pain immediately after playing and overhead activity, using the short form McGill Pain Questionnaire. All scores were improved post-treatment and athletes were able to continue overhead activities. Previous studies have suggested that myofascial trigger points may cause significant functional weakness and reduced range of motion, with referred pain. Trigger point dry needling has been successful in treating athletes with myofascial pain and impingement symptoms but with only subjective improvement and not during a competitive phase. These cases support the use of dry needling in elite athletes during a competitive phase with short-term pain relief and improved function in shoulder injuries. It may help maintain rotator cuff balance and strength, reducing further pain and injury.

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Effects of dry needling at tender points for neck pain (Japanese: katakori): near-infrared spectroscopy for monitoring muscular oxygenation of the trapezius

Cited by 30 publications

References 13 publications

Changes in lumbar multifidus muscle function and nociceptive sensitivity in low back pain patient responders versus non-responders after dry needling treatment

Changes in lumbar multifidus muscle function and nociceptive sensitivity in low back pain patient responders versus non-responders after dry needling treatment

The use of muscle near-infrared spectroscopy in sport, health and medical sciences: recent developments

Management of Shoulder Injuries Using Dry Needling in Elite Volleyball Players

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