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

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, amino acids, […]

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

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 have developed and […]

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

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) of the OCI is hypothesized to target these dysfunctions. The aim of this […]

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

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

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: This study aimed to evaluate the morphometric characteristics and variations […]

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

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 microneedling techniques for treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in clinical practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total […]

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

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 them, as a part of treatment, can relieve LBP. Due to the importance of […]

Temporomandibular joint disorder: Etiologies and treatments (part 2)

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, emphasizing the interplay between TMJ anatomy, pathophysiology, and treatment outcomes. Myogenous […]

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

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 those who treat sports injuries often. METHODS: The results were derived from […]

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

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 aimed to investigate perceptions […]

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

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, running and squatting. The effect of stretching exercises with or […]

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

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 in PFPS treatment have shown conflicting results, warranting further research. METHODS: The […]

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

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 diseases sharing the same pathogenesis). The refractory eye diseases in modern times […]

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

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, such as acupuncture. Myofascial trigger point dry needling (MTrP-DN) has recently gained attention as a potential treatment, though evidence remains limited and […]

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

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 anterior neck […]

Neurophysiological Effects of Dry Needling: A Systematic Review and Metanalysis

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, and temporal summation to clarify the potential mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effects. DATA SOURCES: A literature search […]

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

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 TMDs. METHODS: This systematic review was […]

The Impact of an AGE-Inhibiting Moisturizer on Procedure Effectiveness

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 care is integral in achieving optimal results with minimal […]

The Neurophysiological Effects of Dry Needling: An Update of a Narrative Review

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2025 Sep 2. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002855. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The interest in dry needling as a treatment option for myofascial pain has flourished for the last decades and will probably continue to do so, since multiple clinical effects can be attributed to this technique. However, evidence about the underlying […]

Patient-Perceived Benefits and Adverse Events of Dry Needling

Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2025 Sep 1;20(9):1355-1363. doi: 10.26603/001c.143187. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) has emerged as a safe and effective physical therapy technique to address neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunctions; however, a gap in the literature exists regarding the experience from the patient’s perspective, with most studies focusing on clinician-reported outcomes. PURPOSE: […]