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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
Ann Rehabil Med. 2025 Aug;49(4):208-225. doi: 10.5535/arm.250052. Epub 2025 Aug 29. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare the Hong (GH) and sustained insertion (GS) dry needling methods in patients with myofascial neck pain, this experimental study was conducted. METHODS: A randomized controlled trial included 30 participants, assigned to either the GH (n=15) or GS (n=15) group. Each […]
World J Clin Cases. 2025 Sep 16;13(26):108327. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i26.108327. ABSTRACT This commentary evaluates the case report by Mohammed et al on conservative management of ischiofemoral impingement through a multimodal physical therapy program integrating in-person sessions, telerehabilitation, dry needling, and kinesiology taping. The study demonstrated significant pain reduction and functional improvement, highlighting the feasibility of hybrid […]
Int J Gen Med. 2025 Aug 22;18:4647-4658. doi: 10.2147/IJGM.S526265. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT Dry eye disease (DED) is a prevalent ocular condition characterized by discomfort and vision impairment in affected individuals. This review discusses various etiologies of DED, including autoimmune, drug-induced, and mechanical factors, each with distinct underlying causes. Acupuncture, a traditional therapeutic modality, has garnered […]
PLoS One. 2025 Aug 14;20(8):e0329734. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0329734. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Ischemic compression is a manual therapy that improves range of motion, pain and disability in Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Plantar foot pain is a common clinical entity that could be due to Flexor digitorum brevis trigger point. Effect on balance and plantar pressures after ischemic […]
Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Jul 26;13(15):1828. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13151828. ABSTRACT Introduction: Deep dry needling (DDN) is commonly applied in physiotherapy to treat musculoskeletal pain. The quadratus femoris (QF) muscle, located in the ischiofemoral space (IFS), represents a clinically relevant yet anatomically complex target. However, limited evidence exists on the safety, accuracy, and reliability of non-ultrasound-guided DDN in […]
J Clin Med. 2025 Jul 28;14(15):5320. doi: 10.3390/jcm14155320. ABSTRACT Background/Objectives: Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most prevalent form of primary headache. The etiology of TTH is not yet fully understood, although it is associated with the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTPs) in cervical and facial muscles. Dry needling (DN) therapy has emerged as an […]
Animals (Basel). 2025 Jul 27;15(15):2207. doi: 10.3390/ani15152207. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is caused by trigger points (TrPs): hypersensitive spots in taut muscle bands that impair function and cause pain. Dry needling (DN) is a common treatment in humans, but evidence in horses is limited. This prospective, controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of DN in […]
Sao Paulo Med J. 2025 Aug 11;143(5):e2024164. doi: 10.1590/1516-3180.2024.0164.R1.07032025. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Percutaneous microelectrolysis (MEP) is a minimally invasive technique used for pain relief, inflammation control, and tissue repair. However, the optimal treatment protocol remains under debate. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of dry needling and MEP, with and without a treatment algorithm, on […]
PM R. 2025 Aug 13. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.70010. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:40801131 | DOI:10.1002/pmrj.70010
J Sport Rehabil. 2025 Aug 12:1-7. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2024-0282. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT CLINICAL SCENARIO: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) places a large burden on patients and the larger health care system. Current best evidence suggests an impairment-driven approach to managing PFP. Deep-dry needling (DDN) is a potentially advantageous manual therapy for patients with PFP due to […]
PM R. 2025 Aug 11. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.70004. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:40787809 | DOI:10.1002/pmrj.70004
Clin Rehabil. 2025 Aug 8:2692155251365193. doi: 10.1177/02692155251365193. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT ObjectivesTo estimate the comparative efficacy of rehabilitation interventions for pain reduction in cervical radiculopathy and evaluate the individual components of combined treatments to support clinical decision-making.Data sourcesA systematic search was conducted across the Cochrane, PubMed, Scopus, WOS, and PEDro databases up to 1 […]
Clin Case Rep. 2025 Jul 31;13(8):e70734. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.70734. eCollection 2025 Aug. ABSTRACT Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare autoimmune condition that typically affects middle-aged females and presents with bilateral neurological symptoms. Unilateral presentations are uncommon and often difficult to diagnose. Due to its low incidence, rehabilitation strategies for NMOSD remain understudied, particularly in […]
