Effectiveness of Dry Needling Combined With Exercise Versus Exercise Alone in Various Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Authors:Muhammad Tayyab, Zawar Ahmad, Muhammad Tanveer, Mahmood Ahmad, Rizwan Akbar, Suleman Shah, Rahman Syed, Ameer Afzal Khan, Anfal Khan, Mohsin Ali, Muhammad Shabir Cureus. 2025 Sep 21;17(9):e92833. doi: 10.7759/cureus.92833. eCollection 2025 Sep. ABSTRACT This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of dry needling combined with exercise compared with exercise alone for pain and functional […]

Effect of dose interval of periosteal and intraarticular electrical dry needling boosters on pain and disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a multi-center randomized clinical trial

Authors:James Dunning, Ian Young, Norman Taylor, Firas Mourad, Paul Bliton, Raymond Butts, James Escaloni, Patrick Gorby, Rejoy Varghese, Filippo Maselli, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas Physiother Theory Pract. 2025 Oct 17:1-14. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2025.2575837. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Periosteal and intraarticular electrical dry needling (PIEDN) has been found to reduce pain, stiffness, and disability in individuals with […]

An Exosome Regenerative Complex Plus Microneedling Promotes Hair Growth in Subjects With Self-Perceived Thinning Hair

Author:Glynis Ablon J Drugs Dermatol. 2025 Oct 1;24(10):988-994. doi: 10.36849/JDD.9244. ABSTRACT Thinning hair affects the quality of life of affected men and women but has limited treatment options. A novel technology refines exosomes from stem cells to create a concentrated complex that is quickly absorbed into the scalp to deliver growth factors, peptides, coenzymes, minerals, […]

Design of dry-needling and acupuncture sham devices: an illustrative review

Author:Yiu Ming Wong J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Oct;37(10):546-549. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.546. Epub 2025 Oct 1. ABSTRACT Dry needling and acupuncture are non-pharmacological therapies for managing musculoskeletal pain. Although they noticeably differ in their application and proposed rationale, the common ground between the two therapies is the invasive soft-tissue needling. Over the past 30 years, researchers […]

Effects of Dry Needling of the Obliquus Capitis Inferior in Patients with Cervicogenic Headache and Upper Cervical Dysfunction: An Exploratory Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial

Authors:Marjolein Chys, Kayleigh De Meulemeester, Indra De Greef, Maxim De Sloovere, Barbara Cagnie J Clin Med. 2025 Sep 19;14(18):6619. doi: 10.3390/jcm14186619. ABSTRACT Background/Objectives: Cervicogenic headache (CeH) is linked to upper cervical dysfunctions. The obliquus capitis inferior (OCI) muscle may contribute to restricted cervical rotation at the C1-C2 level, altered proprioception and pain. Dry needling (DN) […]

A game changer in orofacial pain: ultrasound-guided dry needling of the digastric muscle

Authors:Fatih Bagcier, Mustafa Turgut Yildizgoren, Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Bulent Alyanak, Burak Tayyip Dede Med Ultrason. 2025 Sep 17;27(3):372-373. doi: 10.11152/mu-4549. NO ABSTRACT PMID:40970371 | DOI:10.11152/mu-4549

Morphometric characteristics and variations of the suboccipital muscles: A cadaveric study

Authors:Menekşe Karahan, Cüneyt Bozer, Selman Çıkmaz, Mehtap Seyaz, Metehan Pehli̇van Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2025 Sep 10;80:103414. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103414. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The suboccipital muscle complex critically contributes to upper cervical biomechanics and proprioceptive regulation of head posture; however, the comprehensive morphometric characterization and prevalence of its anatomical variants remain poorly defined. OBJECTIVES: […]

Phase I Clinical Trial: Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety, and Patient Satisfaction of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections and Microneedling for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment

Authors:Mohammad Ali Nilforoushzadeh, Masoumeh Roohaninasab, Elham Behrangi, Alireza Jafarzadeh, Maryam Nouri, Solmaz Zare, Sona Zare J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025 Sep;24(9):e70408. doi: 10.1111/jocd.70408. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been widely utilized in dermatological treatments, leading to the development of various administration methods. This study aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of PRP injections and […]

The Effect of Dry Needling Compared to Lumbar Spine Mobilization on Functional Disability in Patients with Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors:Hamideh Mirzaei Ashani, Mohammadreza Pourahmadi, Mohamad Reza Ayoubpour, Mehdi Dadgoo, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Bahare Firouze Adv Biomed Res. 2025 Aug 26;14:80. doi: 10.4103/abr.abr_318_23. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is a socioeconomic burden worldwide and a major contributor to healthcare costs. Mobilization and dry needling (DN) are well-known treatments for LBP, and both of […]

Temporomandibular joint disorder: Etiologies and treatments (part 2)

Authors:S. Nieves Del Rio, J. Iwanaga, R. Shane Tubbs, M. Loukas Morphologie. 2025 Sep 15;109(367):101074. doi: 10.1016/j.morpho.2025.101074. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMDs) are complex conditions affecting the joint and associated musculoskeletal structures, causing pain and functional impairment. This review explores the anatomical basis, etiological factors, and therapeutic strategies for TMD, […]

New Zealand osteopaths and the management of sport-related injury: outcomes from a practice-based research network

Authors:Nicholas Tripodi, Michael Fleischmann, Lee Muddle, Gopi McLeod, Loïc Treffel, Brett Vaughan J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Oct;44:625-631. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.06.033. Epub 2025 Jul 2. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Sports injuries are a significant burden to the health care system. Osteopaths situated in New Zealand regularly treat such injuries, yet little is understood about the practise characteristics of […]

Dry needling boosts perceived financial value but not perceived therapeutic effectiveness: A randomized controlled trial

Authors:Adam Ladwig, Emma Ladwig J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Oct;44:268-274. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.05.041. Epub 2025 May 26. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: This study investigates the general public’s financial and therapeutic perception of various physical therapy interventions. Adding dry needling to a physical therapy session was hypothesized to elevate the session’s perceived financial and therapeutic value. PURPOSE: This study […]

The effectiveness of dry needling in patellofemoral pain syndrome patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors:Heewa Rashnavadi, Elham Madreseh, Nazanin Anaraki, Seyede Zahra Emami Razavi, Nastaran Maghbouli J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Oct;44:756-769. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.06.008. Epub 2025 Jul 5. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition characterized by anterior knee pain and functional impairments. Dry Needling (DN) is a minimally invasive and studies on the effectiveness of DN […]

The effect of combined dry needling and stretching exercises on pain and function in patients with patellofemoral pain: A randomized clinical trial

Authors:Seyedeh Narjes Safavi, Leila Abbasi, Narges Meftahi, Razieh Moradi Alamdarloo J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Oct;44:423-431. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.05.072. Epub 2025 Jun 7. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) involves 25-40 % of painful knee cases. These patients complain of pain around the knee that is aggravated by pressure on the patella or upon stair climbing, standing, […]

ZHANG Ren‘s academic characteristics of acupuncture for refractory eye diseases in modern times with “homotherapy for heteropathy”

Authors:Yue Ma, Yanmei Hu, Xiaolan Shi, Xiaoying Hu, Wenqiang Hong, Ren Zhang Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2025 Sep 12;45(9):1311-1317. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240812-k0002. Epub 2025 Jul 9. ABSTRACT This paper introduces the academic characteristics of Professor ZHANG Ren in treatment with acupuncture for refractory eye diseases in modern times, guided by “homotherapy for heteropathy” (same therapy for different […]

Dry Needling of Anterior Neck Muscles in a Patient With Muscle Tension Dysphonia: A Case Report

Author:Yazan Alkhatib Clin Case Rep. 2025 Sep 8;13(9):e70832. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.70832. eCollection 2025 Sep. ABSTRACT Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) is a functional voice disorder commonly treated with voice therapy. However, the role of physiotherapy-specifically dry needling (DN)-has not been explored in the literature. This case report describes a 40-year-old male with persistent vocal fatigue, hoarseness, and […]

Efficacy of Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling in Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Study Protocol for a Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors:Yanxia Sun, Lihua Yang, Lihong Zhu, Shu Zhang, Wei Cheng, Lei Lin, Wei Li, Min Li, Xueli Zhao, Jing Guo, Zhen Hua J Pain Res. 2025 Sep 5;18:4623-4633. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S537971. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Primary dysmenorrhea carries substantial medical, social, and economic burdens, leading many patients to seek low-risk complementary and alternative therapies, […]

Neurophysiological Effects of Dry Needling: A Systematic Review and Metanalysis

Authors:Gabriel Rabanal-Rodríguez, Marcos José Navarro-Santana, Juan Antonio Valera-Calero, Guido Fabián Gómez-Chiguano, Magdalena Kocot-Kępska, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2025 Sep 6:S0003-9993(25)00887-1. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2025.08.019. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the neurophysiological effects associated with dry needling. This review evaluates the influence of dry needling on pain-related biomarkers, conditioned pain modulation, […]

Dry Needling in Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Systematic Review

Authors:Mina Khayamzadeh, Farnoosh Razmara, Afagh Tavassoli Clin Exp Dent Res. 2025 Oct;11(5):e70214. doi: 10.1002/cre2.70214. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Among the minimally invasive techniques for treating temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) is dry needling, which can be used as a potential treatment method. This study aims to review current knowledge to understand the impact of dry needling on treating […]

The Impact of an AGE-Inhibiting Moisturizer on Procedure Effectiveness

Authors:Zoe Diana Draelos, Patricia Brieva, Hina Choudhary, Stacy White J Drugs Dermatol. 2025 Sep 1;24(9):904-909. doi: 10.36849/jdd.9201. ABSTRACT The accumulation of endogenous advanced glycation end products (AGEs) has been shown to degrade the integrity of the extracellular matrix in the dermis, resulting in signs of aging. Resurfacing procedures are a first-line treatment option. Post-procedure skin […]