Morphological classification of the temporalis muscle: anatomical, radiological, and surgical perspectives

Front Surg. 2026 Mar 3;13:1704668. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1704668. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT The temporalis muscle (TM) shows substantive morphological variability with direct implications for surgical planning and imaging interpretation. Drawing on cadaveric series and imaging cohorts, we critically synthesise convergent findings on layered architecture, distal tendon configuration and retromolar extensions, and highlight discrepancies largely attributable to plane/sequence […]

Treatment of chronic recalcitrant gluteal trochanteric pain syndrome with dry needling and electrical stimulation: A case study

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2026 Jun;46:374-381. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.017. Epub 2025 Nov 19. ABSTRACT A 67-year-old male presented with chronic right gluteal tendinopathy and greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) following a fall nine months prior. He reported persistent pain (8/10), impaired sleep, and limited function despite prior treatments including corticosteroid injection, physical therapy, and rest. Imaging […]

Double-blind randomized control trial investigating immediate changes in pain processing measures in response to dry needling to the lumbar multifidus in an asymptomatic population

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2026 Jun;46:356-364. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.022. Epub 2025 Nov 21. ABSTRACT INTRO: Dry needling (DN) is a conservative treatment for managing low back pain. Knowledge of the mechanisms by which DN modulates pain provides insight into matching this intervention to subgroups within the low back pain population with the potential to enhance outcomes. […]