Spectral Analysis of Bioelectrical Activity in Experimentally Provoked Referred Pain – Motor Alterations Related to the Network of Trigger Points

Authors:Mariusz Konieczny, Jakub Matuska, Przemysław Domaszewski, Paweł Pakosz, Pablo Herrero, Manel Santafe, Daria Wotzka, Dariusz Zmarzły, Elżbieta Skorupska J Pain Res. 2025 Mar 26;18:1657-1666. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S475606. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: This study investigates bioelectrical changes in thigh muscles associated with referred pain following noxious stimulation of the gluteus minimus, focusing on understanding motor alterations related […]

Critical appraisal of methodological and statistical limitations in ‘Dry needling of the gluteus-medius muscle, combined with standard care, for chronic low back pain – a pilot randomized sham-controlled trial’

Authors:Etika Rana, Priyanka Tah, Kashish Arora J Man Manip Ther. 2025 Mar 24:1-2. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2025.2481601. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:40129167 | DOI:10.1080/10669817.2025.2481601

Simple Microneedling Versus Microneedling With Topical Insulin In The Treatment Of Post Acne Atrophic Scars; A Split Face Comparative Study

Authors:Maira Ali, Najia Ahmed, Seemab Khan, Afshan Kiran J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2024 Oct-Dec;36(4):707-710. doi: 10.55519/JAMC-04-12893. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition, involving upto 90% of the teenage population, being more common in women than in men. Post acne scars are the sequelae, leading to low esteem and self confidence in […]

Dry needling in multiple sclerosis: a scoping review

Authors:Abbas Tabatabaei, Farzan Molaei, Tobia Zanotto, Sharon G Lynch, Jacob Sosnoff Acupunct Med. 2025 Mar 21:9645284251327198. doi: 10.1177/09645284251327198. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Dry needling (DN) has recently been investigated as an alternative strategy to reduce muscle spasticity and improve mobility in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). The aim of the present review was […]

Myofascial Pain Syndrome: An Update on Clinical Characteristics, Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Authors:Jeremy P. Steen, Kishore S. Jaiswal, Dinesh Kumbhare Muscle Nerve. 2025 Mar 20. doi: 10.1002/mus.28377. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic regional pain condition characterized by trigger points-hyperirritable spots within taut bands of muscle fibers that cause both localized and referred pain. The pathogenesis, diagnostic criteria, and classification of […]

Microneedling with autologous platelet rich fibrin versus microneedling with autologous platelet rich plasma in treatment of abdominal stretch marks: a randomized comparative study

Authors:Asmaa Ehab Mohamed Ahmed, Wafaa Afify Mahmoud, Fatma Badr Youssef El-Komy Arch Dermatol Res. 2025 Mar 19;317(1):602. doi: 10.1007/s00403-025-04135-9. ABSTRACT Striae distensae (SD), commonly known as stretch marks, are a common dermatological condition with challenging therapeutic interventions and varying outcomes. The current study aims to compare the clinical response, efficacy, side effects, and safety of […]

A Split-Face Micro-Needling Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Consumer Perception of a Novel Moisturization Agent

Authors:Tahreem Nawaz, Jinseob Shin, Michelle Shieh, Jane Y Yoo J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025 Mar;24(3):e70109. doi: 10.1111/jocd.70109. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Wound healing is essential for restoring skin integrity following damage. The skin barrier plays a critical role in protecting against infection, preventing moisture loss, and supporting regeneration. Ceramides, integral components of the lipid matrix, are known to […]

Expert Consensus on Dry Needling Practices for Headache: An International Delphi Study Protocol

Authors:Thomas Perreault, Jan Dommerholt, César Fernandez-de-las-Peñas, Lars Arendt-Nielsen, Barbara Cagnie, Stefano Di Antonio, Matteo Castaldo J Clin Med. 2025 Mar 5;14(5):1740. doi: 10.3390/jcm14051740. ABSTRACT Background: Dry needling is increasingly utilized by clinicians in the treatment of patients with headaches. Although current evidence supports the use of dry needling for reducing headache pain, needling approaches are […]

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome – an overlooked diagnosis of exercise related leg pain

Authors:Anja Hirschmüller, Kerstin Recktenwald, Roman Gähwiler, Lukas Weisskopf Ther Umsch. 2024 Dec;81(7):245-248. doi: 10.23785/TU.2024.07.003. ABSTRACT Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is an underdiagnosed clinical condition primarily affecting young, physically active people between the ages of 15 and 25. Pathophysiologically, there is an activity associated pressure increase in one or more muscle compartments of the lower […]

Dry Needling in United States Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs: Safety Assessment and Adverse Event Reporting

Authors:Tiffany L. Barrett, Gary A. Kearns, Emilio J. Puentedura, Jean-Michel Brismée J Phys Ther Educ. 2025 Mar 11. doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000393. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Despite the growing clinical use of dry needling (DN) among physical therapists in the United States and its gradual adoption into entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs, limited […]

When Heel Pain Isn’t Plantar Fasciitis | Clinical Relevance with Dr. Frank

Think your patient has plantar fasciitis? Think again. A missed diagnosis could be the real culprit—Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment (Inferior Calcaneal Nerve Entrapment). This condition mimics plantar fasciitis but requires a completely different treatment approach. 🔎 Case Study: A 17-Year-Old Athlete with Heel Pain 🏃‍♂️ I recently evaluated a 17-year-old lacrosse player preparing for his upcoming […]

Recovering from Radial Nerve Palsy with Dry Needling | Clinical Relevance

Radial nerve palsy can be life-altering, affecting hand function, grip strength, and daily activities. But what if neurological dry needling could help restore movement and sensation? In this case study, I share how a patient with severe radial nerve damage progressed from minimal wrist and thumb function to full recovery—regaining strength, dexterity, and even returning […]

Evaluating the efficacy and safety of combined microneedling therapy versus topical Minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors:Khalid M A Ahmed, Yasmeena Abdelall Kozaa, Mohammad T Abuawwad, Alaa I Al-Najdawi, Yomna W Mahmoud, Ahmed M Ahmed, Mohammad J J Taha, Tamara Fadhli, Angeliki Giannopoulou Arch Dermatol Res. 2025 Mar 8;317(1):528. doi: 10.1007/s00403-025-04032-1. ABSTRACT This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of the combined microneedling (CMNT) with minoxidil versus minoxidil monotherapy for the […]

Effectiveness of acupuncture for equine laminitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors:Faisal Fikri, Agus Purnomo, Salipudin Tasil Maslamama, Muhammad Thohawi Elziyad Purnama Vet World. 2025 Jan;18(1):60-66. doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2025.60-66. Epub 2025 Jan 9. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND AIM: In the past 20 years, acupuncture has been utilized as an alternative therapy for equine laminitis despite a lack of clinical evidence to support its effectiveness. Information from previous studies […]

A Multimodal Chiropractic Approach to the Treatment and Management of Medial Elbow Injuries in Elite Javelin Throwers: A Case Series

Authors:Angus S McEntyre, Natalie C Clohesy, David J Steven Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2025 Mar 1;20(3):429-447. doi: 10.26603/001c.129970. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Sports chiropractors are increasingly being consulted in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of athletes. The purpose of this case series was to describe a multimodal chiropractic treatment approach to address medial elbow […]

Dry needling for mechanical neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Authors:Abdulsalam M. Aleid, Abdulmajeed Abdulaziz Aljabr, Saud Nayef Aldanyowi, Hasan Ali AlAidarous, Zainab Mohammed Aleid, Abdulaziz S. Alharthi, Mutlaq Naheitan Alsubaie, Lama Ibrahim AlOraini, Abdulrahman Rashed Almoslem, Abbas Al Mutair Surg Neurol Int. 2025 Feb 14;16:44. doi: 10.25259/SNI_797_2024. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) has emerged as a potential treatment for mechanical neck pain, […]

Development and testing of a device to detect trigger points, and local twitch responses in dry needling intervention

Authors:Manoj Kumar Sharma, Sarika Chaudhary, Hardika Sood MethodsX. 2024 Nov 12;14:103033. doi: 10.1016/j.mex.2024.103033. eCollection 2025 Jun. ABSTRACT Trigger point dry needling (TrpDN) has emerged as a promising intervention for the treatment of myofascial pain. This involves insertion of a sterile filament needle directly into the trigger point (Trp), with the aim of eliciting a local […]

An overlooked cause of hand pain: myofascial trigger points in the interosseous muscles

Authors:Bülent Alyanak, Burak Tayyip Dede, Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Mustafa Turgut Yildizgören, Fatih Bağcier J Ultrason. 2025 Feb 19;25(100):20250004. doi: 10.15557/JoU.2025.0004. eCollection 2025 Jan. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39981121 | PMC:PMC11841738 | DOI:10.15557/JoU.2025.0004

Comparison of the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and trigger point dry needling in the treatment of Calcaneal Epin- A randomized trial

Authors:Muhammed Furkan Arpacı, Feyzi Doğru, Mine Arğali Deniz, İpek Balıkçı Çiçek, Rabia Aydoğan Baykara, Cumali Erdem, Ferhat Taş, Gökçe Bağcı Uzun, Evren Köse J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2025 Feb 19:10538127251317864. doi: 10.1177/10538127251317864. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) and Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) are common in calcaneal epin treatment. OBJECTIVE: The […]

Effectiveness of self-management programmes for athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review

Authors:Ameen Masoudi, Nomzamo Chemane, Nontembiso Magida, Ushotanefe Useh, Bashir Bello S Afr J Sports Med. 2025 Feb 15;37(1):v37i1a18648. doi: 10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18648. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition that can severely hinder an athlete’s ability to perform and compete at their full potential and overall well-being. The emergence of self-management programmes […]