Dry needling and muscle mechanical properties in myofascial trigger points: a systematic review and meta-analysis

J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Jun 5:1-16. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2026.2682546. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To systematically evaluate the effects of dry needling on myofascial mechanical properties in adults with active or latent myofascial trigger points through a systematic review including randomized controlled trials comparing dry needling with sham or noninvasive treatments. METHODS: Searches in […]