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

J Man Manip Ther. 2025 Dec 23:1-10. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2025.2607388. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the augmented effects of trigger point dry needling (TPDN) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) on pain and function in patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). METHODS: A single-blinded, randomized controlled trial was conducted with 102 participants (15-25 years) diagnosed […]