Dry Needling Research and Evidence

International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyApr 2021Medium journal impact

Acute Effects of Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Points in the Triceps Surae of Ballet Dancers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Sports MedicineApr 2025High journal impact

Dry Needling in Sports and Sport Recovery: A Systematic Review with an Evidence Gap Map.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyJun 2025Medium journal impact

Study of the electromyographic activity in patellofemoral pain syndrome accompanied by secondary myofascial pain syndrome specifically affecting the popliteus muscle following dry needling: a randomized clinical trial.

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation07/10/2020Medium journal impact

Dry Needling for Hamstring Flexibility: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy02/02/2026Medium journal impact

Comments on synergistic effect of dry needling and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyOct 2025Medium journal impact

Dry needling of the gluteus-medius muscle, combined with standard care, for chronic low back pain - a pilot randomized sham-controlled trial.

International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyJul 2019Medium journal impact

DRY NEEDLING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS MEETING CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR SUBACROMIAL PAIN SYNDROME: A CASE SERIES.

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2022Medium journal impact

Dry Needling: A Clinical Commentary.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2019Medium journal impact

Kinesio taping versus dry needling in the treatment of myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle: A randomized, single blind (evaluator), prospective study.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsSep 2021Low journal impact

Consistency of Dry-Needling Interventions Across High-Quality Randomized Trials: A Critical Systematic Exploration of Intervention Reporting and Fidelity.

Journal of Exercise RehabilitationFeb 2018Medium journal impact

Acute effects of one session dry needling on a chronic golfer's elbow disability.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsJun 2020Low journal impact

Effects of Heating-Conduction Dry Needling Therapy on Rats with Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyFeb 2026Medium journal impact

Safety and anatomical accuracy of dry needling procedures in musculoskeletal system: a systematic review of cadaveric studies.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2021Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of dry needling techniques in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of Clinical Medicine28/07/2025High journal impact

Dry Needling for Tension-Type Headache: A Scoping Review on Intervention Procedures, Muscle Targets, and Outcomes.

International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyApr 2018Medium journal impact

IMMEDIATE AND SHORT TERM EFFECT OF DRY NEEDLING ON TRICEPS SURAE RANGE OF MOTION AND FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL.

Physiotherapy JournalDec 2022Low journal impact

Changes in electromyographic activity of latent trigger points after a dry needling intervention: a randomised controlled trial.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationSep 2019Medium journal impact

Comparison of the efficacy of dry needling and trigger point injections with exercise in temporomandibular myofascial pain treatment.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics2021Low journal impact

Effect of Dry Needling on Spinal Reflex Excitability and Postural Control in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies2024Medium journal impact

Lumbopelvic manipulation alone versus combined with dry needling in physically active patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomized clinical trial.

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy01/05/2026Medium journal impact

Treatment Guidelines and Decision Tree for Dry Needling Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Consensus Statement.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2019Medium journal impact

The effects of dry needling and neurodynamic exercise on idiopathic peripheral neuropathy: A case report.

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeDec 2020Medium journal impact

A survey of American physical therapists' current practice of dry needling: Practice patterns and adverse events.

Journal of Sports Science and MedicineSep 2024High journal impact

Comparing The Effects of Compression Contrast Therapy and Dry Needling on Muscle Functionality, Pressure Pain Threshold, and Perfusion after Isometric Fatigue in Forearm Muscles of Combat Sports Athletes: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice25/11/2025Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of adding muscle trigger point dry needling to physiotherapy protocol on pain, active range of motion, and functional ability in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a single-blind, randomized, parallel-group, clinical trial.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2024Medium journal impact

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

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyJul 2019Medium journal impact

The relative risk to the femoral nerve as a function of patient positioning: potential implications for trigger point dry needling of the iliacus muscle.

Journal of Clinical Medicine30/05/2026High journal impact

Neurophysiological and Structural-Mechanical Changes Associated with Dry Needling in Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Systematic Review.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

A novel dry needling approach treating subacromial pain syndrome to significantly improve function and reduce pain following plateau with progress using conventional physical therapy interventions: A case report.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal RehabilitationJul 2025Medium journal impact

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

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeOct 2019Medium journal impact

Effects of dry needling in HIP muscles in patients with HIP osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial.

Clinical Journal of Sport MedicineMay 2021Low journal impact

Postrace Dry Needling Does Not Reduce Subsequent Soreness and Cramping-A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2025Medium journal impact

The effect of combined dry needling and stretching exercises on pain and function in patients with patellofemoral pain: A randomized clinical trial.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineApr 2024High journal impact

Safety of dry needling in stroke patients: a scoping review.

PM&R13/08/2025Low journal impact

Response to the letter "Dry needling in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial of its effects on pain sensitivity and pain catastrophizing influence".

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders14/06/2022Medium journal impact

The posterior/medial dry needling approach of the tibialis posterior muscle is an accurate and safe procedure: a cadaveric study.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJun 2025Medium journal impact

Efficacy of dry needling with the fascial winding technique in reducing the percentage of surgery in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized clinical trial.

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeJun 2022Medium journal impact

Letter to the editor "Effects of dry needling on mechanical and contractile properties of the upper trapezius with latent myofascial trigger points: A Randomized controlled trial".

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders18/01/2023Medium journal impact

Dry needling on latent and active myofascial trigger points versus oral diclofenac in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy01/05/2026Medium journal impact

Dry needling directly into trigger points is associated with improved gait parameters: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapySep 2020Medium journal impact

Trigger point dry needling, manual therapy and exercise versus manual therapy and exercise for the management of Achilles tendinopathy: a feasibility study.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of dry needling on pain & disability in athletes with iliotibial band tightness- a clinical trial.

The Spine JournalFeb 2021Medium journal impact

Spinal manipulation and perineural electrical dry needling in patients with cervicogenic headache: a multicenter randomized clinical trial.

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2025Medium journal impact

Patient-Perceived Benefits and Adverse Events of Dry Needling.

Disability and Rehabilitation23/12/2025Medium journal impact

Dry needling versus instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in patients with cervicogenic headache: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Acute effects of self-myofascial release compared to dry needling on myofascial pain syndrome related outcomes: Range of motion, muscle soreness and performance. A randomized controlled trial.

PM&RApr 2025Low journal impact

Dry needling in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial of its effects on pain sensitivity and pain catastrophizing influence.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy03/02/2026Medium journal impact

Letter to the editor: synergistic effect of dry needling and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2018Medium journal impact

Validation of the range of dry needling with the fascial winding technique in the carpal tunnel using ultrasound.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineAug 2020High journal impact

Dry needling for the management of spasticity, pain, and range of movement in adults after stroke: A systematic review.

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