{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["13(5)"],"submitter":["Martin Perez SE"],"pubmed_abstract":["<b>Background</b>: This prospective randomized, controlled pilot trial to explore the immediate effect of adding Mirror Visual Feedback Therapy on pain sensitivity and motor performance among subjects suffering from post-needling pain diagnosed as Lateral Elbow Pain. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 49 participants (23 female, 26 male) were enrolled and randomly allocated to either the experimental group, which received Deep Dry Needling in the m. <i>Brachioradialis</i>, Ischemic Compression, Cold Spray, Stretching, and Mirror Visual Feedback Therapy (<i>n</i> = 25), or a control group without Mirror Visual Feedback Therapy (<i>n</i> = 24). Pre- and post-treatment evaluations included assessments of post-needling pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, two-point discrimination threshold, and maximum hand grip strength. <b>Results</b>: Intergroup analysis revealed a statistically significant reduction in post-needling pain intensity favoring the experimental group (U = 188.00, <i>p</i> = 0.034). Additionally, intragroup analysis showed significant improvements in post-needling pain intensity (MD = 0.400, SEM = 0.271, W = 137.00, <i>p</i> = 0.047) and pressure pain threshold (MD = 0.148 Kg/cm<sup>2</sup>, SEM = 0.038, W = 262.00, <i>p</i> < 0.001) within the experimental group following the intervention. <b>Conclusions</b>: These findings suggest a potential benefit of integrating Mirror Visual Feedback Therapy into treatment protocols for individuals with Lateral Elbow Pain experiencing post-needling discomfort. Further research is necessary to fully elucidate the clinical implications of these findings."],"journal":["Journal of clinical medicine"],"pagination":["1490"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10934708"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"pubmed_title":["Effect of Mirror Therapy on Post-Needling Pain Following Deep Dry Needling of Myofascial Trigger Point in Lateral Elbow Pain: Prospective Controlled Pilot Trial."],"pmcid":["PMC10934708"],"pubmed_authors":["Garcia Molina A","Montano Ocana J","Martin Perez SE","Bortolussi Cegarra DS","de Miguel Rodriguez P","Ruiz Rodriguez I","Sosa Reina MD","Martin Perez IM","Villafane JH","Alonso Perez JL","Rodriguez JD","Kalitovics A","Rodriguez Villanueva I"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Effect of Mirror Therapy on Post-Needling Pain Following Deep Dry Needling of Myofascial Trigger Point in Lateral Elbow Pain: Prospective Controlled Pilot Trial.","description":"<b>Background</b>: This prospective randomized, controlled pilot trial to explore the immediate effect of adding Mirror Visual Feedback Therapy on pain sensitivity and motor performance among subjects suffering from post-needling pain diagnosed as Lateral Elbow Pain. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 49 participants (23 female, 26 male) were enrolled and randomly allocated to either the experimental group, which received Deep Dry Needling in the m. <i>Brachioradialis</i>, Ischemic Compression, Cold Spray, Stretching, and Mirror Visual Feedback Therapy (<i>n</i> = 25), or a control group without Mirror Visual Feedback Therapy (<i>n</i> = 24). Pre- and post-treatment evaluations included assessments of post-needling pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, two-point discrimination threshold, and maximum hand grip strength. <b>Results</b>: Intergroup analysis revealed a statistically significant reduction in post-needling pain intensity favoring the experimental group (U = 188.00, <i>p</i> = 0.034). Additionally, intragroup analysis showed significant improvements in post-needling pain intensity (MD = 0.400, SEM = 0.271, W = 137.00, <i>p</i> = 0.047) and pressure pain threshold (MD = 0.148 Kg/cm<sup>2</sup>, SEM = 0.038, W = 262.00, <i>p</i> < 0.001) within the experimental group following the intervention. <b>Conclusions</b>: These findings suggest a potential benefit of integrating Mirror Visual Feedback Therapy into treatment protocols for individuals with Lateral Elbow Pain experiencing post-needling discomfort. Further research is necessary to fully elucidate the clinical implications of these findings.","dates":{"release":"2024-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2024 Mar","modification":"2026-06-30T03:09:58.96Z","creation":"2026-06-29T03:08:29.032Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC10934708","cross_references":{"pubmed":["38592311"],"doi":["10.3390/jcm13051490"]}}