American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
-
Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialRemote effects of dry needling on the irritability of the myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle.
To investigate the remote effect of dry needling on the irritability of a myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle. ⋯ This study demonstrated the remote effectiveness of dry needling. Dry needling of a distal myofascial trigger point can provide a remote effect to reduce the irritability of a proximal myofascial trigger point.
-
Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2010
Demographics and attitudes of chronic-pain patients who seek online pain-related medical information: implications for healthcare providers.
To identify the demographics, search characteristics, and attitudes of chronic-pain patients who access online pain-related medical information. ⋯ A large proportion of chronic-pain patients use the Internet to obtain online pain-related medical information. This behavior was found to show significant correlation with patients' level of education. Despite multiple previous studies suggesting inaccurate and low quality of online medical information, most of the patients felt confident in the credibility of online pain-related medical information obtained. Furthermore, many patients choose not to share this information with their healthcare providers. Healthcare providers must acknowledge the growing importance of Internet-based health information, be prepared to entertain questions and assist patients in evaluating the quality of online pain-related medical information, and possibly proactively suggest quality third-party pain-related websites.