The utilization of dry needling - a survey of contemporary clinical practice within the USA
This study highlights the widespread use and evolving methodologies of DN practices in the U.S. noting the integration of electrostimulation and multimodal approaches. It also highlights inconsistencies in treatment parameters, underscoring the need for standardized protocols to enhance clinical effectiveness and research validity. Future research should focus on the long-term efficacy of various DN techniques and their applications in neurological rehabilitation.
Authors
- K.R. Maywhort
- Emilio J. Puentedura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4771-4732)
- Stephanie Pascoe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4174-8755)
- Adam Weaver (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5789-199X)
- Millicent Weber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8622-7502)
- Shane Koppenhaver (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2305-1807)
- Brian Tracy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6363-7928)
- Dominic Severino
Institutions
- Baylor University (US)
- Whitworth University (US)
- University of Colorado System (US)
- South College (US)
- Connecticut Children's Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
- Published
- 2025-05-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2025.2503999
- Primary Topic
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00