Objective The main objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine
the short-, medium-, and long-term effectiveness of dry needling (DN) applied by physical …

Background Corticosteroid injection and dry needling have been used in the treatment of
musculoskeletal conditions, but it is unclear which intervention is the most effective. The …

ABSTRACT Study design Prospective, randomized Objectives To determine the difference
in rate and maintenance of improvement of pain and disability for Dry Needling (DN) …

Background: Dry needling (DN) is often used for the treatment of muscle pain among
physiotherapists. However, little is known about the mechanisms of action by which its …

Objectives: We evaluated in a randomized, sham-controlled study the pattern of analgesic
efficacy and local sensory changes of a single session of DN for MPS in patients with …

Sciatica is a condition often accompanied by neuropathic pain (NP). Acupuncture and dry
needling are common treatments for pain, and the current literature supports acupuncture as …

Acupuncture is a therapeutic treatment that is well recognized in many countries. However,
the initiation mechanisms of acupuncture are not well understood. Purinergic signaling has …

Objectives To compare the immediate effectiveness of low-level laser therapy applied to
classical acupoints versus trigger points for patients with cervical myofascial pain syndrome …

Background Biomechanical muscle stiffness has been linked to musculoskeletal disorders.
Assessing changes in muscle stiffness following DN may help elucidate a physiologic …

Background Spasticity is a motor disorder often associated with decreased ROM, ADL
performance, and QOL. DN has shown potential to improve spasticity by stimulating spastic …