International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Sara Pérez-Palomares
Faculty of Health Science, University of San Jorge,
Zaragoza
Spain
Research Article
Dry Needling is an Effective Short-Term Therapeutic Choice for Patients with Shoulder and Nocturnal Pain
Author(s): Sara Pérez-PalomaresSara Pérez-Palomares
The clinical cluster of pain, limited range of motion and dysfunction usually associated to shoulder problems is frequently accompanied by nocturnal pain in patients with rotator cuff disease, adhesive capsulitis, and calcific tendinitis and may aggravate the shoulder disorder. Night pain and poor quality of sleep influence the variable perceived shoulder pain and shoulder function, affecting the wellbeing of patients and influencing the bio psychosocial aspect. A relationship exists between the severity of sleep disturbance in proportion to the intensity of the shoulder pain and shoulder dysfunction... View More»