A prospective clinical study to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of dry needling and laser therapy in neck and upper back myofascial pain syndrome

Author:Sevinç Külekçioğlu Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2024 Dec 31;66(6):842-848. doi: 10.3897/folmed.66.e130873. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a disorder of the musculoskeletal system that is distinguished by the presence of pain, tenderness, muscle spasms, restricted joint range of motion, fatigue, and, in rare cases, autonomic dysfunction. PMID:39774355 | DOI:10.3897/folmed.66.e130873

Utility of Adding Platelet-Rich Plasma to Microneedling vs Microneedling Alone in the Treatment of Acne Scarring

Authors:Rama Abdin, Simonetta I Gaumond, Marita Yaghi, Rami H Mahmoud, Mario Rodriguez, Naiem T Issa, Joaquin J Jimenez J Drugs Dermatol. 2025 Jan 1;24(1):41-46. doi: 10.36849/JDD.8585. ABSTRACT Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin diseases worldwide and affects a large population of patients. Post-acne scarring can pose a significant psychosocial burden on patients […]

The effectiveness of dry needling for plantar fasciitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors:Aiguo Yang, Rong Lin, Mingwei Xia, Hao Su, Ying He Front Neurol. 2024 Dec 18;15:1520585. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1520585. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) on pain and functional outcomes in patients with plantar fasciitis (PF). METHODS: PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, EBSCO, web of science, physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) were […]

What Will Deliver the Best Bang-For-Your-Treatment-Buck? Treatment Effects of Physical Therapy Approaches to Managing Chronic Ankle Instability: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Authors:Yi-Shiuan Yang, Pei-Chun Lai, Zhao-Wei Liu, Ching-Ju Fang, Yu-Kang Tu, Chia-Hao Chang, Ming-Tung Huang, Po-Ting Wu, Wei-Ren Su, Chih-Kai Hong, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Kai-Lan Hsu, Chih-Wei Chang, Chii-Jeng Lin, Chien-An Shih J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2025 Jan;55(1):26-44. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2024.12601. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relative efficacy of various physical therapy interventions for chronic ankle instability […]

Effects of Dry Needling on Gastrocnemius Muscle Spasticity and Gait in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors:Omid Motamedzadeh, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Soofia Naghdi, Amirreza Azimi, Ashraf Mahmoudzadeh, Saman Salehi, Nastaran Bahadorani, Sandra Calvo, Pablo Herrero Med Acupunct. 2024 Oct 21;36(5):272-281. doi: 10.1089/acu.2024.0015. eCollection 2024 Oct. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Spasticity is a common complication in patients with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical, biomechanical, and functional effects of […]

Review of Applications of Microneedling in Melasma

Authors:Wenwen Chen, Xingling Jian, Bo Yu J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025 Jan;24(1):e16707. doi: 10.1111/jocd.16707. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Melasma, a common skin pigmentation disease, can negatively impact patients’ mental health, social interactions, and physical appearance. Although we now have several treatments accessible, such as medicines, chemical peels, and phototherapy, which can help ease symptoms to some extent, the […]

Efficacy of tranexamic acid solution versus vitamin C solution after micro-needling in treatment of persistent post acne erythema: a split face clinical and 3DAntera camera comparative study

Authors:Manal A. Sharara, Ghada A. Fawaz, May H. El Samahy Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Dec 21;317(1):150. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03582-0. ABSTRACT Post acne erythema (PAE) is a common sequela of acne inflammation, and it refers to telangiectasia and erythematous lesions remaining after the acne treatment. Although some PAE may improve over time, persisting PAE might be esthetically […]

Neurophysiological Effects of Latent Trigger Point Dry Needling on Spinal Reflexes

Authors:Gretchen Seif, Alan M. Phipps, Joseph M. Donnelly, Blair H. S. Dellenbach, Aiko K. Thompson J Neurophysiol. 2024 Dec 20. doi: 10.1152/jn.00366.2024. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Deep dry needling (DDN) is a method to treat muscle trigger points (TrPs) often found in persons with neuromuscular pain and spasticity. Currently, its neurophysiological actions are not […]

Electromyographic Activity of Cervical Muscles in Patients with Neck Pain and Changes After Dry Needling: A Narrative Review

Authors:Julián Müller-Thyssen-Uriarte, María Orosia Lucha-López, César Hidalgo-García, Rocío Sánchez-Rodríguez, Lucía Vicente-Pina, Loreto Ferrández-Laliena, Pierre Vauchelles-Barré, José Miguel Tricás-Moreno J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 30;13(23):7288. doi: 10.3390/jcm13237288. ABSTRACT Neck pain can be associated with specific conditions, such as neurological disorders, vascular or inflammatory diseases, fractures, herniated discs, etc. However, the majority of neck pain cases cannot […]

Adverse Reactions to Dry Needling Therapy: Insights from Polish Physiotherapy Practice

Authors:Robert Trybulski, Adrian Kużdżał, Marek Kiljański, Kamil Gałęziok, Filip Matuszczyk, Adam Kawczyński, Filipe Manuel Clemente J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 21;13(23):7032. doi: 10.3390/jcm13237032. ABSTRACT Background/Objectives: The current study aimed to characterize the adverse reactions associated with dry needling (DN) treatments reported by Polish physiotherapists, with a secondary objective of investigating whether the level of DN […]

Study on the Effectiveness of Ultrasound-guided Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy for Shoulder Pain Caused by Trigger Points

Authors:Wei Shen, Nan-Hai Xie, Xin-Yu Cong, Yong-Jun Zheng Clin J Pain. 2024 Dec 17. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000001265. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study compares ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency (UG-PRF) with ultrasound-guided dry needling (UG-DN) for treating painful shoulder periarthritis. METHODS: Twenty-four patients with painful shoulder periarthritis were chosen from the Pain Department of the Sixth […]

Analysis of Dry Needling Combined with an Exercise Program in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Authors:Aida Agost-González, Isabel Escobio-Prieto, Cristo Jesús Barrios-Quinta, María de Los Ángeles Cardero-Durán, Luis Espejo-Antúnez, Manuel Albornoz-Cabello J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 26;13(23):7157. doi: 10.3390/jcm13237157. ABSTRACT Background: Therapeutic exercise is recommended for people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), although it could be complemented with other treatments such as dry needling (DN). The purpose of this study was […]

Observation on the clinical effect of He’s fire needle therapy combined with walnut-shell moxibustion on perimenopausal dry eye disease

Authors:Qin Zeng, Qiu-Yang Hong, Jin Yao, Xiao-Jing Liu, Nai-Gang Liu Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2024 Dec 9;49(12):1303-1309. doi: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230536. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To observe the clinical effect on perimenopausal dry eye disease treated with He’s fire needle therapy combined with walnut-shell moxibustion. METHODS: A total of 60 patients with perimenopausal dry eye disease were randomized into […]

Effects of high and low level lasers on soreness following dry needling in patients with chronic myofascial neck pain. A randomized-controlled trial

Authors:Maryam Motavalian, Siamak Bashardoust Tajali, Behrouz Attarbashi Moghadam, Seyedeh Zohreh Hosseini Lasers Med Sci. 2024 Dec 16;39(1):296. doi: 10.1007/s10103-024-04201-0. ABSTRACT This research was designed to study effects of high versus low-level laser therapy (HILT and LLLT) on post-dry needling soreness (PNS) at patients with chronic neck pain. We also studied effects of HLLT or LLLT […]

Effectiveness of static, dynamic and combined dry needling techniques in the management of myofascial pain syndrome: A three-group study

Author:Emre Ata Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Aug 26;70(3):370-378. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2024.14310. eCollection 2024 Sep. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effectiveness of static dry needling (S-DN), dynamic dry needling (D-DN), and a combined technique (CT) for managing myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between January 1, 2023 and […]

Dry Needling Plus Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections: Do We Have More Favorable Results in Cervical Disc Herniation? A Randomized Sham-Controlled Clinical Study

Authors:Günay Yolcu, Canan Sanal Toprak, Savas Sencan, Osman Hakan Gunduz Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Dec 1;103(12):1081-1087. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002509. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Trigger point-related myofascial pain commonly accompanies cervical disc herniation. The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of dry needling for accompanying trigger points on cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection treatment […]

Combination of Manual Therapy and Dry Needling Effectively Improves Acute Neck Pain and Muscular Tone and Stiffness in Combat Sports Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Study

Authors:Adrian Kużdzał, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Sebastian Klich, Adam Kawczyński, Robert Trybulski J Sports Sci Med. 2024 Dec 1;23(4):852-862. doi: 10.52082/jssm.2024.852. eCollection 2024 Dec. ABSTRACT This study aimed to compare the effects of manual therapy combined with dry needling (MTDN) to a control group, focusing on the impact on pressure pain threshold (PPT), muscle tone (MT), […]

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, E Lluch Girbés, F Ros Bernal PM R. 2024 Dec 6. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.13289. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) has been demonstrated as an effective treatment for patients with fibromyalgia (FM). It is crucial to take into consideration catastrophizing, a psychological construct that […]

Dry needling as an adjunct treatment to multimodal rehabilitation protocol following rotator cuff repair surgery: a preliminary, randomized sham-controlled trial

Authors:Faeze Naseri, Mehdi Dadgoo, Mohammadreza Pourahmadi, Morteza Nakhaei Amroodi, Shirin Azizi, Amirhossein Shamsi Chiropr Man Therap. 2024 Dec 5;32(1):39. doi: 10.1186/s12998-024-00555-y. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Rotator cuff repair (RCR) is one of the most prevalent procedures to manage rotator cuff tears (RCT). Postoperative shoulder pain is a common complication following RCR and may be aggravated by activation […]

The effect of upper trapezius trigger points dry needling on postural control in patients with chronic neck pain

Authors:Maryam Mahdizadeh, Rasool Bagheri, Cyrus Taghizadeh Delkhoush, Seyed Abolfazl Tohidast J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1079-1085. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.015. Epub 2024 Jul 15. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Myofascial neck pain, which strongly affects the upper trapezius muscle, is treated by physiotherapists with dry needling. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of upper trapezius trigger […]