Appropriate needle insertion depth for trigger point injections of the parascapular region
Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Jun 10;72(2):150-160. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2026.14711. eCollection 2026 Jun. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study aims to determine the appropriate needle insertion depth for the parascapular region. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This retrospective study was conducted with 1,015 participants (536 males, 479 females; mean age: 57.1±}14.9 years; range, 18 to 95 years) between December […]
Effect of dry needling therapy on hip range of motion as a component of functional performance in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial
Reumatologia. 2026 Mar 6;64(2):124-131. doi: 10.5114/reum/217197. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The dry needling (DN) method is increasingly used in the treatment of low back pain (LBP). It involves inserting a thin needle into the tissue without anesthesia or injection. The therapeutic effect of DN is related to the change in the mechanical sensitivity of muscle […]