Comparing the efficacy and safety of microneedling and its combination with other treatments in patients with acne scars: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Aug 7;316(8):505. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03256-x. ABSTRACT This study aimed to analyze the efficacy and safety of microneedling (MN), both alone and in combination with other treatments, to refine the approach for treating acne scars using MN. We systematically searched Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science for randomized controlled trials examining […]

Effectiveness of Injection Strategies on Patients With Patellar Tendonitis (Jumpers’ Knee): A Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Sports Health. 2024 Aug 5:19417381241263338. doi: 10.1177/19417381241263338. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Patellar tendonitis (PT) is a common degenerative disease of the patellar tendon that seriously affects the sports careers of elite athletes and activities of daily living of sports enthusiasts. Injection therapy is a prevalent invasive treatment for PT. OBJECTIVE: This work comprehensively […]

Short-term effectiveness of dry needling on pain and ankle range of motion in athletes with medial tibial stress syndrome- a randomized control trial

J Man Manip Ther. 2024 Aug 4:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2024.2384611. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is also called soleus syndrome because the resultant periostitis is localized to the medial insertion of the soleus muscle. This study explores the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) targeting soleus myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in […]

Functionality and jump performance in patellar tendinopathy with the application of three different treatments

J Sci Med Sport. 2024 Jun 20:S1440-2440(24)00220-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2024.06.006. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The aim is to assess performance characteristics in jumps and functionality in participants with patellar tendinopathy and compare changes with various tendinopathy treatments in the short and medium term. As a secondary objective, the study aims to verify the relationship […]

Short-term effect of acupuncture dry needle in treatment of chronic mechanical low back pain: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2024 Jul;28(14):3973-3981. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202407_36571. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: In today’s industrialized world, between sixty and ninety percent of the working-age population experiences low back discomfort. Chronic mechanical low back pain (CMLBP), the most common ailment among working-age people in contemporary industrial society, causes a major economic burden due to the widespread use […]

The Immediate Effect of Dry Needling Electric Muscle Stimulation on the Position of Atlas

J Clin Med. 2024 Jul 13;13(14):4097. doi: 10.3390/jcm13144097. ABSTRACT Background: cervicogenic headaches are common and are believed to be the cause of dysfunction in the upper cervical spine. The mobility and the position of the atlas have been identified as a cause of upper cervical dysfunction. The mobility of the atlas is entirely under the […]

Dry Needling and Acupuncture for Scars-A Systematic Review

J Clin Med. 2024 Jul 9;13(14):3994. doi: 10.3390/jcm13143994. ABSTRACT Objectives: This research aims to synthesize existing data on the evidence gap in scar treatment and evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture and dry needling in treating scars and related symptoms. Methods: The article adhered to the PRISMA 2020 statement for recommended reporting elements in systematic reviews. […]

Advancing musculoskeletal diagnosis and therapy: a comprehensive review of trigger point theory and muscle pain patterns

Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 Jul 10;11:1433070. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1433070. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT Musculoskeletal disorders, especially chronic muscle pain, have a significant impact on public health, affecting millions worldwide. This review examines recent advancements in the diagnosis and management of myofascial pain, with a focus on the refined application of trigger point theory. This theory now incorporates […]

Use of Massage Therapy for Pain, 2018-2023: A Systematic Review

JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jul 1;7(7):e2422259. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.22259. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: Massage therapy is a popular treatment that has been advocated for dozens of painful adult health conditions and has a large evidence base. OBJECTIVE: To map systematic reviews, conclusions, and certainty or quality of evidence for outcomes of massage therapy for painful adult health conditions. […]

Immediate Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling on Soleus Muscle Spasticity in Stroke Survivors

Cureus. 2024 Jun 12;16(6):e62251. doi: 10.7759/cureus.62251. eCollection 2024 Jun. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) is commonly used to treat various neuromuscular syndromes. It is effective in reducing spasticity in stroke and other neurological conditions. The current study explores the immediate effect of ultrasound-guided dry needling on soleus muscle spasticity and thickness in individuals with stroke. […]

The effect of combining physiotherapy with dry needling in patients with cervical spondylosis: A randomized controlled trial

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2024 Jun 16. doi: 10.3233/BMR-230287. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: There are no data on the additional contribution of dry needling (DN) for trigger points (TPs) accompanying patients with cervical spondylosis (CS). OBJECTIVE: To analyse the contribution of DN applied to concomitant active TPs in the upper trapezius muscle on […]

Effects of dry needling on spasticity and motor function in paralympic athletes: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2024 Jun 25;10(2):e002096. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002096. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT No study has evaluated the effects of dry needling on Paralympic athletes. Therefore, in this study, we will evaluate the effect of dry needling on lower limb spasticity and motor performance, as well as the range of motion of Paralympic athletes. The […]

Ultrasound imaging and guidance in the management of myofascial pain syndrome: a narrative review

J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2024 Jun 17. doi: 10.12701/jyms.2024.00416. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by muscle pain, tenderness, and trigger points. Ultrasonography has emerged as a key tool for diagnosing and treating MPS owing to its ability to provide precise, minimally invasive guidance. This review […]

Dry Needling in Overhead Athletes with Myofascial Shoulder Pain: A Systematic Review

Sports (Basel). 2024 Jun 5;12(6):156. doi: 10.3390/sports12060156. ABSTRACT The treatment of myofascial pain in athletes requires a set of rehabilitation techniques that aim to be effective quickly. In this context, dry needling (DNY) has shown interesting results due to its ability to reduce pain in the short term. Thus, the aim of this study was […]

Placebo and nocebo effects of percutaneous needle electrolysis and dry-needling: an intra and inter-treatment sessions analysis of a three-arm randomized double-blinded controlled trial in patients with patellar tendinopathy

Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 Jun 6;11:1381515. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1381515. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the influence of potential placebo and nocebo effects on pain perception of percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) in individuals with patellar tendinopathy. METHODS: In this secondary analysis of a three-arm randomized double-blinded controlled trial, intra and inter-session pain perception […]

The Effect of Ankle Muscles Dry Needling on Brain Activity Map Based on fMRI: a Study Protocol for Randomized Controlled Trial

J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2024 Jun 30;17(3):94-99. doi: 10.51507/j.jams.2024.17.3.94. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: Neuromodulation may be one of the underlying mechanisms of dry needling (DN); however, the mechanism has not yet been fully clarified. OBJECTIVE: This randomized controlled trial is designed to evaluate DN stimulation of the tibialis anterior and peroneus longus muscles in chronic ankle instability […]

Effect of heat-reinforcing needling on hypoxia-inducible factor 1alpha and glycolysis activity in rabbits with cold syndrome of rheumatoid arthritis

Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2024 Jun 25;49(6):585-593. doi: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230487. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To observe the effect of heat-reinforcing needling (HRN) on synovial inflammation, hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and glycolytic activity in serum and synovial tissue in rabbits with cold syndrome of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), so as to explore its mechanisms underlying improvement of RA. METHODS: A total […]

The Effect of Acupuncture on Brain Iron Deposition and Body Iron Metabolism in Vascular Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

JMIR Res Protoc. 2024 Jun 17;13:e56484. doi: 10.2196/56484. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) persistently impairs cognition and the ability to perform activities of daily living, seriously compromising patients’ quality of life. Previous studies have reported that disorders of serum iron metabolism and iron deposition in the brain can lead to inflammation, abnormal protein aggregation […]

Effectiveness of fractional erbium-YAG laser, microneedling, platelet-rich plasma in localized stable vitiligo patients: randomized clinical trial

Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Jun 15;316(7):399. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03035-8. ABSTRACT Vitiligo is considered an autoimmune disease, and its treatment is challenging. We assessed and compared the effect of fractional erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser-assisted delivery of platelet-rich plasma versus microneedling (Mn) with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in enhancing skin repigmentation in localized stable vitiligo patients. In total, 40 patients […]

Dry needling effects on motor impairments in a patient with traumatic brain injury: A case study

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Jul;39:214-217. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.011. Epub 2024 Mar 7. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Motor impairments are common consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It affects the individuals’ participation in activities of daily living (ADLs). Dry needling treatment (DNT) uses a specialized needle to alter cortical activity. This case study aims to examine the effects […]