Adjunctive dry needling reduces spasticity and improves functional outcomes in children with cerebral palsy: a single-blind randomized controlled trial
Authors:Nouf H Alkhamees, Osama R Abdelraouf, Mohamed A Abdel Ghafar, Zizi M Ibrahim, Eman M Harraz, Mohamed K Seyam, Walaa E Morsy, Mohamed M Ahmed Front Pediatr. 2026 Aug 27;14:1865049. doi: 10.3389/fped.2026.1865049. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Spastic cerebral palsy is the most prevalent motor disability in childhood, and the alleviation of spasticity has been a […]
Scar dry needling for tissue compliance in individuals with linear scars: a randomized controlled trial
Authors:Mohammadreza Pourahmadi, Jan Dommerholt, Maryam Ahmadi, Robert Schleip, Afarin Farrohi 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 […]