Table 5.
The Top Five References with Co-Citation Frequency
| Ranking | Cited Reference | Co-citation Counts | Representative Author (Publication Year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Effectiveness of dry needling for upper-quarter myofascial pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis | 12 | Kietrys DM (2013)24 |
| 2 | Effects of acupuncture on the recovery outcomes of stroke survivors with shoulder pain: A systematic review | 9 | Chau JPC (2018)16 |
| 3 | Randomised clinical trial comparing the effects of acupuncture and a newly designed placebo needle in rotator cuff tendinitis | 9 | Kleinhenz J (1999)30 |
| 4 | Effectiveness of dry needling for myofascial trigger points associated with neck and shoulder pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis | 8 | Liu L (2015)23 |
| 5 | Exercises and dry needling for subacromial pain syndrome: A randomized parallel-group trial | 8 | Arias-Buría J (2017)20 |