Comparison of the effectiveness of botulinum toxin, dry needling, pharmacological treatment, and manual therapy for bruxism-induced myalgia: a prospective randomized study

J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2024 Dec;38(4):101-110. doi: 10.22514/jofph.2024.043. Epub 2024 Dec 12. ABSTRACT Bruxism is a significant phenomenon that should not be underestimated, given its prevalence and consequences. The major symptoms associated with bruxism include myalgia, decreased quality of life, and limited mandibular movements. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of […]

Trigger Point Dry Needling to Reduce Pain and Improve Function and Postural Control in People With Ankle Sprain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

J Chiropr Med. 2024 Mar-Jun;23(1-2):23-36. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2024.02.005. Epub 2024 Sep 19. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) to improve function, proprioception, and balance and to reduce pain in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). METHODS: We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and […]

A prospective clinical study to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of dry needling and laser therapy in neck and upper back myofascial pain syndrome

Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2024 Dec 31;66(6):842-848. doi: 10.3897/folmed.66.e130873. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a disorder of the musculoskeletal system that is distinguished by the presence of pain, tenderness, muscle spasms, restricted joint range of motion, fatigue, and, in rare cases, autonomic dysfunction. PMID:39774355 | DOI:10.3897/folmed.66.e130873

Utility of Adding Platelet-Rich Plasma to Microneedling vs Microneedling Alone in the Treatment of Acne Scarring

J Drugs Dermatol. 2025 Jan 1;24(1):41-46. doi: 10.36849/JDD.8585. ABSTRACT Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin diseases worldwide and affects a large population of patients. Post-acne scarring can pose a significant psychosocial burden on patients of all ages; therefore, treatment approaches must be both rapid-acting and effective. Microneedling is a minimally invasive technology […]

The effectiveness of dry needling for plantar fasciitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Front Neurol. 2024 Dec 18;15:1520585. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1520585. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) on pain and functional outcomes in patients with plantar fasciitis (PF). METHODS: PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, EBSCO, web of science, physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) were searched for randomized control trials (RCTs) evaluating the effectiveness of […]

What Will Deliver the Best Bang-For-Your-Treatment-Buck? Treatment Effects of Physical Therapy Approaches to Managing Chronic Ankle Instability: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2025 Jan;55(1):26-44. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2024.12601. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relative efficacy of various physical therapy interventions for chronic ankle instability (CAI). DESIGN: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. LITERATURE SEARCH: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, and CINAHL bibliographic databases were searched up to December 2023. STUDY SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomized […]

Effects of Dry Needling on Gastrocnemius Muscle Spasticity and Gait in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Med Acupunct. 2024 Oct 21;36(5):272-281. doi: 10.1089/acu.2024.0015. eCollection 2024 Oct. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Spasticity is a common complication in patients with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical, biomechanical, and functional effects of dry needling (DN) in treating gastrocnemius muscle spasticity in pwMS. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A pilot single-blinded randomized controlled trial […]

Review of Applications of Microneedling in Melasma

J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025 Jan;24(1):e16707. doi: 10.1111/jocd.16707. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Melasma, a common skin pigmentation disease, can negatively impact patients’ mental health, social interactions, and physical appearance. Although we now have several treatments accessible, such as medicines, chemical peels, and phototherapy, which can help ease symptoms to some extent, the requirement for a long-term effective and […]

Efficacy of tranexamic acid solution versus vitamin C solution after micro-needling in treatment of persistent post acne erythema: a split face clinical and 3DAntera camera comparative study

Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Dec 21;317(1):150. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03582-0. ABSTRACT Post acne erythema (PAE) is a common sequela of acne inflammation, and it refers to telangiectasia and erythematous lesions remaining after the acne treatment. Although some PAE may improve over time, persisting PAE might be esthetically undesirable for patients. The efficacy of various treatment options for […]

Neurophysiological Effects of Latent Trigger Point Dry Needling on Spinal Reflexes

J Neurophysiol. 2024 Dec 20. doi: 10.1152/jn.00366.2024. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Deep dry needling (DDN) is a method to treat muscle trigger points (TrPs) often found in persons with neuromuscular pain and spasticity. Currently, its neurophysiological actions are not well established. Thus, to understand how DDN affects spinal cord physiology, we investigated the effects […]

Analysis of Dry Needling Combined with an Exercise Program in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 26;13(23):7157. doi: 10.3390/jcm13237157. ABSTRACT Background: Therapeutic exercise is recommended for people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), although it could be complemented with other treatments such as dry needling (DN). The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the resulting data on pain, functionality, strength and range of motion in […]

Electromyographic Activity of Cervical Muscles in Patients with Neck Pain and Changes After Dry Needling: A Narrative Review

J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 30;13(23):7288. doi: 10.3390/jcm13237288. ABSTRACT Neck pain can be associated with specific conditions, such as neurological disorders, vascular or inflammatory diseases, fractures, herniated discs, etc. However, the majority of neck pain cases cannot be attributed to a specific cause. The objective of this review is to describe the muscle dysfunctions associated […]

Adverse Reactions to Dry Needling Therapy: Insights from Polish Physiotherapy Practice

J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 21;13(23):7032. doi: 10.3390/jcm13237032. ABSTRACT Background/Objectives: The current study aimed to characterize the adverse reactions associated with dry needling (DN) treatments reported by Polish physiotherapists, with a secondary objective of investigating whether the level of DN experience influences the occurrence of these adverse effects. Methods: A total of 102 Polish physiotherapists, […]

Study on the Effectiveness of Ultrasound-guided Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy for Shoulder Pain Caused by Trigger Points

Clin J Pain. 2024 Dec 17. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000001265. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study compares ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency (UG-PRF) with ultrasound-guided dry needling (UG-DN) for treating painful shoulder periarthritis. METHODS: Twenty-four patients with painful shoulder periarthritis were chosen from the Pain Department of the Sixth People’s Hospital of Nantong City between August 2022 […]

Observation on the clinical effect of He’s fire needle therapy combined with walnut-shell moxibustion on perimenopausal dry eye disease

Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2024 Dec 9;49(12):1303-1309. doi: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230536. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To observe the clinical effect on perimenopausal dry eye disease treated with He’s fire needle therapy combined with walnut-shell moxibustion. METHODS: A total of 60 patients with perimenopausal dry eye disease were randomized into an observation group (30 cases) and a control group (30 […]

Effectiveness of static, dynamic and combined dry needling techniques in the management of myofascial pain syndrome: A three-group study

Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Aug 26;70(3):370-378. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2024.14310. eCollection 2024 Sep. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effectiveness of static dry needling (S-DN), dynamic dry needling (D-DN), and a combined technique (CT) for managing myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between January 1, 2023 and April 15, […]

Effects of high and low level lasers on soreness following dry needling in patients with chronic myofascial neck pain. A randomized-controlled trial

Lasers Med Sci. 2024 Dec 16;39(1):296. doi: 10.1007/s10103-024-04201-0. ABSTRACT This research was designed to study effects of high versus low-level laser therapy (HILT and LLLT) on post-dry needling soreness (PNS) at patients with chronic neck pain. We also studied effects of HLLT or LLLT application plus dry needling (DN) on pain, range of motion (ROM), […]

Dry Needling Plus Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections: Do We Have More Favorable Results in Cervical Disc Herniation? A Randomized Sham-Controlled Clinical Study

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Dec 1;103(12):1081-1087. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002509. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Trigger point-related myofascial pain commonly accompanies cervical disc herniation. The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of dry needling for accompanying trigger points on cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection treatment outcomes. DESIGN: Among the patients scheduled for interlaminar epidural steroid […]

Combination of Manual Therapy and Dry Needling Effectively Improves Acute Neck Pain and Muscular Tone and Stiffness in Combat Sports Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Study

J Sports Sci Med. 2024 Dec 1;23(4):852-862. doi: 10.52082/jssm.2024.852. eCollection 2024 Dec. ABSTRACT This study aimed to compare the effects of manual therapy combined with dry needling (MTDN) to a control group, focusing on the impact on pressure pain threshold (PPT), muscle tone (MT), muscle stiffness (MS), muscle strength, and range of motion in the […]

Dry needling in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial of its effects on pain sensitivity and pain catastrophizing influence

PM R. 2024 Dec 6. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.13289. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) has been demonstrated as an effective treatment for patients with fibromyalgia (FM). It is crucial to take into consideration catastrophizing, a psychological construct that could potentially undermine the short-term efficacy of DN. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of DN […]