Effects of dry needling on recovery, neuromuscular function, and injury outcomes in sports athletes: a systematic review targeting the neck and related regions
Front Public Health. 2026 Apr 13;14:1813780. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1813780. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) is used in sports medicine for myofascial pain, injury and recovery, but athlete-specific effects over time are uncertain. Objective: To synthesize evidence on DN applied to cervical and related upper-quarter regions in athletes, distinguishing (i) symptomatic athlete trials from (ii) […]
