Background & aims Musculoskeletal pain, the most common cause of disability globally, is
most frequently managed in primary care. People with musculoskeletal pain in different body …

Background Although acupuncture is widely used for chronic pain, there remains
considerable controversy as to its value. We aimed to determine the effect size of …

Shoulder pain is very common, and it causes substantial morbidity. Standardised
classification systems based upon presumed patho-anatomical origins have proved poorly …

Treatment of “subacromial im**ement syndrome” of the shoulder has changed drastically
in the past decade. The anatomical explanation as “im**ement” of the rotator cuff is not …

Background: Wet needling uses hollow-bore needles to deliver corticosteroids, anesthetics,
sclerosants, botulinum toxins, or other agents. In contrast, dry needling requires the insertion …

Adhesive capsulitis, also known as “frozen shoulder,” is a common shoulder condition
characterized by pain and decreased range of motion, especially in external rotation …

Tendinopathy is characterized by pain in the tendon and impaired performance sometimes
associated with swelling of the tendon. Its diagnosis is usually clinical but ultrasonography …

Compromised shoulder movement due to pain, stiffness, or weakness can cause substantial
disability and affect a person's ability to carry out daily activities (eating, dressing, personal …

Background Frozen shoulder is a condition in which movement of the shoulder becomes
restricted. The condition can vary in severity from mild pain and/or less significant restriction …

Objectives To study the analgesic effect of acupuncture and placebo acupuncture and to
explore whether the type of the placebo acupuncture is associated with the estimated effect …