Ultrasound Evidence of Trigger Point Size Reduction in the Trapezius Following Dry Needling Acupuncture: A Retrospective Study

A statistically significant reduction in the hypoechoic spot size was observed (paired t-test, p = 0.014), with a moderate effect size (Cohen's d = 0.199), suggesting the efficacy of the dry needling intervention

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Alternative Complementary & Integrative Medicine
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2024-12-17
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https://doi.org/10.24966/acim-7562/100537
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Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
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Ultrasound Evidence of Trigger Point Size Reduction in the Trapezius Following Dry Needling Acupuncture: A Retrospective Study

Jordan Barber
Alternative Complementary & Integrative Medicine
Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
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Ultrasound Evidence of Trigger Point Size Reduction in the Trapezius Following Dry Needling Acupuncture: A Retrospective Study

Jordan Barber
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Abstract

A statistically significant reduction in the hypoechoic spot size was observed (paired t-test, p = 0.014), with a moderate effect size (Cohen's d = 0.199), suggesting the efficacy of the dry needling intervention

Alternative Complementary & Integrative MedicineVol. 10(9)
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Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
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Ultrasound Evidence of Trigger Point Size Reduction in the Trapezius Following Dry Needling Acupuncture: A Retrospective Study — Jordan Barber · Alternative Complementary & Integrative Medicine (2024) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS