The number of systematic reviews (SR) summarizing the literature regarding the clinical
effects of Dry Needling (DN) has increased rapidly. Yet, rigorous evidence about the clinical …

Damage to the fascia can cause significant performance deficits in high-performance sports
and recreational exercise and may contribute to the development of musculoskeletal …

The purpose was to determine the efficacy of deep dry needling (DDN) applied on an active
myofascial trigger point (MTrP) versus a latent-MTrP versus a non-MTrP location, on pain …

ABSTRACT Objectives Examine:(1) whether variability in dry needling (DN) dosage affects
pain outcomes,(2) if effect sizes are clinically important, and (3) how adverse events (AE) …

Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) has an impact on physical health and quality
of life for patients, with various noninvasive methods used for relieving myofascial pain. The …

Objective To compare the effects of electrical dry needling with a non-invasive multi-
component intervention in patients with chronic low back pain. Design A randomised single …

Background Changes in quantitative sensory testing (QST) after manual therapy can provide
insight into pain relief mechanisms. Prior systematic reviews have evaluated manual …

This study aims to analyze the effects of Dry Needling (DN) for the release of myofascial
trigger points (MTrPs) in the triceps surae muscles (TSM). A systematic review was …

Background Thoracic myofascial pain syndrome is a clinical problem arising from the
muscles and soft tissues of thoracic region, which include the mid and upper back area. Risk …

Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the clinical efficacy of instrument-assisted soft
tissue mobilization (IASTM) and manipulative therapy Tui-na techniques in the treatment of …