The effectiveness of dry needling at myofascial trigger points for knee disorders: A quantitative synthesis of randomized controlled trials

PLoS One. 2026 Apr 10;21(4):e0346129. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0346129. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Dry needling (DN) targeting myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) has been proposed as a treatment for knee disorders, including knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). This meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of DN in improving pain and function in patients with knee disorders. METHODS: […]

A Systematic Review of Dry Needling Parameters for Improvements in Muscle Performance

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Apr 6. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002974. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Despite strong physiological evidence supporting dry needling (DN), clinical findings on muscle performance remain inconsistent, likely due to treatment parameter variability. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the evidence for the effect of DN on muscle performance and identify parameters associated with […]

Physical Therapy Management of Scapular Dyskinesis Due to Spinal Accessory Nerve Palsy Secondary to Neuralgic Amyotrophy: A Case Report

Cureus. 2026 Mar 9;18(3):e104935. doi: 10.7759/cureus.104935. eCollection 2026 Mar. ABSTRACT This case report describes a rare clinical presentation of spinal accessory nerve (SAN) palsy secondary to neuralgic amyotrophy and discusses physical therapy differential diagnosis, interventions, and outcomes. The patient was a 37-year-old left-hand-dominant Caucasian male who presented to physical therapy with right-sided neck and shoulder […]