Pneumothorax After Dry Needling of Intrascapular Muscles Using a Rib Bracketing Technique: Insights from the Clinician, Patient, and Clinical Expert

Authors:Paul E Mintken, Blair Denman, Jan Dommerholt Phys Ther. 2025 Jun 5:pzaf078. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaf078. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: This case report emphasizes the importance of recognizing and preventing adverse events, specifically pneumothorax related to dry needling (DN), particularly when using rib bracketing techniques in the intrascapular region. It highlights the need for greater […]

Effects of kinesio-tape and dry needling on pain, performance, and plantar fascia thickness in patients with plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial

Authors:Maryam Mokhtari, Fatemeh Ehsani, Hamid Reza Mokhtarinia, Rasoul Bagheri, Salimeh Mahmoudi J Man Manip Ther. 2025 Jun 4:1-12. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2025.2514128. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Plantar Fasciitis (PF) is a common foot disorder. Kinesio Taping (KT) and dry needling (DN) are frequently used treatment options; however, their comparative efficacy remains poorly understood. This study […]

Effectiveness of Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (rPMS) in Relieving Post-Needling Soreness in Patient with Upper Trapezius Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial

Authors:Anja Vearasilp, Chomkajee Sukareechai J Pain Res. 2025 May 20;18:2541-2548. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S519318. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To study the effectiveness of relieving post-needling soreness with repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) compared with sham. METHODS: This double-blind, randomized clinical trial evaluated the effects of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) on post-needling soreness following dry-needling treatment. Participants […]

Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy in Melasma Using Microinjections and Microneedling Techniques

Authors:Seema Sitaula, Shree Ram Pokhrel, Prayash Paudel, Aabha Shrestha J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025 May;24(5):e70246. doi: 10.1111/jocd.70246. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Melasma is a long-term acquired disorder characterized by symmetrical darkening in facial regions exposed to sunlight. Although some risk factors have been identified, the etiology remains unclear, and interventions frequently do not totally improve outcomes. AIM: It […]

Expert consensus on the application of dry needling in stroke patients: A modified delphi method

Authors:Jorge Velázquez-Saornil, Vanesa Abuín-Porras, Raúl Frutos-Llanes, José Manuel Barragan-Casas, Angélica Campón-Chekroun, Zacarías Sánchez-Milá Clin Rehabil. 2025 May 21:2692155251342071. doi: 10.1177/02692155251342071. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT ObjectiveThis study aimed to establish an expert consensus on the use of dry needling for treating spasticity in stroke patients via the Delphi method.DesignA modified Delphi technique was conducted over […]

Effect of dry needling plus static stretching on plantar flexor spasticity, function, and quality of life in a patient with chronic stroke: a case report

Authors:Mahdi Esmaeeli, Nastaran Ghotbi, Kazem Malmir, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Pablo Herrero, Shohreh Jalaie, Elham Loni, Sajede Mazidi J Med Case Rep. 2025 May 18;19(1):233. doi: 10.1186/s13256-025-05270-7. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Static stretching is a treatment that reduces spasticity by elongating the muscle fibers. Dry needling is also a novel intervention that reduces spasticity by destroying dysfunctional endplates. […]

Post-exercise physical recovery methods for combat sports: A scoping review

Authors:Robert Trybulski, Adrian Kużdżał, Adam Kawczyński, Sebastian Klich, Jarosław Muracki, Filipe Manuel Clemente Int J Sports Med. 2025 May 16. doi: 10.1055/a-2615-3553. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This scoping review: (i) summarizes post-exercise recovery methods for combat sports athletes and (ii) synthesizes their effects on key biochemical, physiological, and physical outcomes. Trained CS athletes were […]

Penetrating needling of three eye acupoints combined with sodium hyaluronate eye drops for dry eye: a randomized controlled trial

Authors:Chuihai Chen, Yujie Wang Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2025 May 12;45(5):633-637. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240521-0002. Epub 2024 Dec 26. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical efficacy between penetrating needling of three eye acupoints combined with sodium hyaluronate eye drops and sodium hyaluronate eye drops alone for the treatment of dry eye. METHODS: A total of 156 patients (312 […]

The utilization of dry needling – a survey of contemporary clinical practice within the USA

Authors:Emilio J. Puentedura, Keri Maywhort, Stephanie Pascoe, Bradford Tracy, Adam Weaver, Millicent Weber, Dominic Severino, Shane Koppenhaver J Man Manip Ther. 2025 May 10:1-12. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2025.2503999. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) is a skilled intervention commonly used for pain relief and the management of movement disorders in neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Although systematic […]

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Authors: Anterpreet Dua, Ke-Vin Chang 2025 Apr 13. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan–. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome is a condition characterized by regional pain within the muscle, fascia, or surrounding soft tissue. Although the disorder lacks a unified diagnostic criterion, patients typically present with localized pain in a restricted area […]

A pilot study examining the feasibility and effects of dry needling on pain during strength testing for individuals with bilateral patellofemoral pain and high kinesiophobia

Authors:Sean Wilging, Cody Mansfield, Katherine Rethman, Laura Boucher, James Oñate, Matthew Briggs J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Jun;42:1128-1134. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.03.024. Epub 2025 Mar 15. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To examine the feasibility of a dry needling study on pain with peak torque testing in individuals with bilateral patellofemoral pain (PFP) and high kinesiophobia. DESIGN: Cohort study. SETTING: […]

Efficacy of dry needling with the fascial winding technique in reducing the percentage of surgery in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

Authors:Jordi Gascon-Garcia, Sylvia López-Marne, Raul Dominguez-Rubio, Alberto Martínez de Aragón, Montserrat Girabent-Farrés, Caritat Bagur-Calafat J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Jun;42:408-416. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.015. Epub 2025 Jan 17. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Numerous techniques for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) have been described. The present study aims to determine the proportion of wrists with CTS in which […]

Effects of eccentric exercises with and without dry needling approaches at the patients with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy

Authors:Shiva Pourshafie, Zinat Ashnagar, Shohreh Jalaie, Siamak Bashardoust Tajali J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Jun;42:976-981. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.032. Epub 2025 Jan 30. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Evidences showed that eccentric exercises (EE) could be effective on reducing inflammation. Dry needling (DN) can be applied to increase blood flow. This study aimed to evaluate a combined treatment […]

Dry Needling for the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Ailments With Trigger Points

Authors:Simon J. Padanilam, Steven R. Dayton, Ryan Jarema, Michael J. Boctor, Vehniah K. Tjong Video J Sports Med. 2021 Sep 7;1(5):26350254211023776. doi: 10.1177/26350254211023776. eCollection 2021 Sep-Oct. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling is an increasingly popular technique for relieving musculoskeletal pain, through targeting myofascial trigger points. Existing evidence indicates that dry needling is effective in short-term management […]

Integrating Ultrasound-Guided Injections and Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation in Chronic Myofascial/Lumbar Pain

Authors:Wei-Ting Wu, Ke-Vin Chang, Kamal Mezian, Vincenzo Ricci, Levent Özçakar Life (Basel). 2025 Mar 31;15(4):563. doi: 10.3390/life15040563. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder that significantly affects quality of life. Conventional treatment approaches include pharmacological interventions, physical therapy, and procedures such as dry needling. Among these, ultrasound-guided injections (USGIs) have gained recognition […]

Dry needling: A tool to address tightness of the interossei?

Authors:Nathan Short, Donna Walls, Marsha Rutland J Hand Ther. 2025 Apr 23:S0894-1130(25)00028-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2025.02.002. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:40274445 | DOI:10.1016/j.jht.2025.02.002

Effect of dry needling on quadriceps muscles fatigue in taekwondo players: A protocol for a triple-blinded randomized controlled trial

Authors:Reyhaneh Aghajani, Elaheh Dehghani, Mohammad Saeid Khonji, Soofia Naghdi, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Jan Dommerholt, Amin Nakhostin-Ansari Contemp Clin Trials Commun. 2025 Mar 28;45:101476. doi: 10.1016/j.conctc.2025.101476. eCollection 2025 Jun. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: A common issue among athletes is muscle fatigue, a brief and transient reduction in the potential of skeletal muscle strength after engaging in muscular activity. […]

A comparative study of sonographic and clinical parameters in patient with upper trapezius muscle trigger point following dry needling and intramuscular electrical stimulation: a randomized control trial

Authors:Monavar Hadizadeh, Abbas Rahimi, Meysam Velayati, Mohammad Javaherian, Farokh Naderi, Abbasali Keshtkar, Jan Dommerholt Chiropr Man Therap. 2025 Apr 14;33(1):14. doi: 10.1186/s12998-024-00567-8. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The most common cause of muscle pain is myofascial pain syndrome. Myofascial pain syndrome caused by sensitive areas called trigger points (TrP). Some physiotherapy modalities have acceptable effects for this disorder, […]

Perineural Electrical Dry Needling and Neural Mobilization for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Case Report

Authors:Austin Granger, James Dunning, Ian Young J Clin Med. 2025 Mar 28;14(7):2318. doi: 10.3390/jcm14072318. ABSTRACT Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) affects 20-85% of individuals exposed to neurotoxic chemotherapeutic agents. Perineural electrical dry needling (PEDN) and neural mobilization (NM) interventions may be beneficial in the management of chronic neurogenic pain; however, there is a paucity of […]

Platelet Rich Plasma Injections for Foot and Ankle Pathologies have Significantly Higher Complications Compared to Hyaluronic Acid injections, Saline Injections, and Dry Needling: A Systematic Review

Authors:Stephen P. Fucaloro, Makeda Berhane, Meghan Mulvey, Jack Bragg, Laura Krivicich, Matthew Salzler Arthroscopy. 2025 Apr 8:S0749-8063(25)00262-2. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2025.03.065. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To investigate complications of platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections for foot and ankle pathologies to better inform clinical decision-making. METHODS: A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines of PubMed, Embase, Web […]