Scar dry needling for tissue compliance in individuals with linear scars: a randomized controlled trial

J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Sep 10:1-12. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2026.2730521. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Evidence for dry needling (DN) in scar management remains limited. OBJECTIVE: To compare scar-DN with minimal needling for tissue compliance, local scar-related pain, passive knee flexion, and health-related quality of life in individuals with linear scars. DESIGN: A single-center, assessor-blinded, […]