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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Authors:Indra De Greef, Marjolein Chys, Robert D. Gerwin, Kayleigh De Meulemeester, Barbara Cagnie 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 […]

Patient-Perceived Benefits and Adverse Events of Dry Needling

Authors:Melissa Tolbert, K. Suzanne Leach, Matthew P. Condo, Anthony Mancini, Rachel Tinius 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 […]

Comparing Multiple Versus Sustained Insertion Dry Needling Therapy for Myofascial Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors:Gracjan Olaniszyn, Adrian Kużdżał, Adam Kawczyński, Filip Matuszczyk, Kamil Gałęziok, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Robert Trybulski 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 […]

Conservative management of ischiofemoral impingement: Strengths and opportunities for future research

Authors:Rui-Jia Ma, Ding-Wen Xu, Qin-Mei Zhu 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 […]

A Review of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome: Mechanisms, Efficacy, and Clinical Implications

Authors:Ting Chen, Lu-Qi Feng, Ying Jin 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, […]

Plantar pressures and stabilometry effects of ischemic compression in Flexor digitorum brevis muscle Myofascial Trigger Point: A prepost study

Authors:Eva María Martínez-Jiménez, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Eduardo Pérez-Boal, Jorge Posada-Ordax, Anna Sánchez-Serena, Bibiana Trevissón-Redondo, María Benito-de-Pedro, Vicenta Martínez-Córcoles, Israel Casado-Hernández 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 […]

Safety and Anatomical Accuracy of Dry Needling of the Quadratus Femoris Muscle: A Cadaveric Study

Authors:Marta Sánchez-Montoya, Jaime Almazán-Polo, Néstor Vallecillo Hernández, Charles Cotteret, Fabien Guerineau, Domingo de Guzman Monreal-Redondo, Ángel González-de-la-Flor 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 […]

Dry Needling for Tension-Type Headache: A Scoping Review on Intervention Procedures, Muscle Targets, and Outcomes

Authors:Ana Bravo-Vazquez, Ernesto Anarte-Lazo, Cleofas Rodriguez-Blanco, Carlos Bernal-Utrera 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. […]

Clinical Effectiveness of Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Points in Horses: A Prospective Algometric Controlled Study

Authors:Maria Calatayud-Bonilla, Jorge U. Carmona, Marta Prades 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 […]

Response to the letter “Dry needling in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial of its effects on pain sensitivity and pain catastrophizing influence”

Authors:J. Vicente‐Mampel, I. J. Bautista, I. Salvat, S. Maroto‐Izquierdo, F. Ros Bernal PM R. 2025 Aug 13. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.70010. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:40801131 | DOI:10.1002/pmrj.70010

Toward an algorithm of percutaneous microelectrolysis: a randomized clinical trial on invasive techniques

Authors:Carlos Eduardo Girasol, Nathaly Escobar Durán, Santiago Marcelo D’Almeida, Oscar Ariel Ronzio 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 […]

The Effects of Dry Needling the Quadriceps or Gluteal Muscle Groups in the Multimodal Management of Patellofemoral Pain: A Critically Appraised Topic

Authors:Alex Chiavetta, Shelby Gonser, Matt O’Sullivan, Matthew J Rivera 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 […]

Dry needling is not superior to sham and/or no intervention for fibromyalgia when the trial is analyzed using the intention-to-treat principle and linear mixed models

Author:André Pontes‐Silva PM R. 2025 Aug 11. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.70004. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:40787809 | DOI:10.1002/pmrj.70004

What components and formats of rehabilitation interventions are more effective to reduce pain in patients with cervical radiculopathy? A Systematic review and component network meta-analysis

Authors:Sergio Núñez de Arenas-Arroyo, Dimitris Mavridis, Vicente Martínez-Vizcaíno, Ana Torres-Costoso, Sara Reina-Gutiérrez, Eva Rodríguez-Gutiérrez, Iván Cavero-Redondo, Irene Sequí-Domínguez 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 […]

Multidisciplinary Inpatient Rehabilitation for Unilateral Neuromyelitis Optica: Case Report

Authors:Antonio Vintimilla, Abigail Rekieta 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 […]