Abstract Purpose of Review Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a musculoskeletal pain
condition that stems from localized, taut regions of skeletal muscle and fascia, termed trigger …

Background Orofacial pain of myofascial origin is often associated with temporomandibular
joint dysfunction, affects chewing muscles and may lead to functional limitations. Dry …

Acupuncture has been increasingly used as an integrative or complementary therapy for
pain. It is well-tolerated with little risk of serious adverse effects. Traditional acupuncture and …

Objective A network meta‐analysis (NMA) of randomised clinical trials (RCTs) was
performed aiming to compare the treatment outcome of dry needling, acupuncture or wet …

The number of systematic reviews (SR) summarizing the literature regarding the clinical
effects of Dry Needling (DN) has increased rapidly. Yet, rigorous evidence about the clinical …

Objective To summarise the available evidence about the effectiveness of deep dry needling
(DN) on spasticity, pain-related outcomes, and range-of-movement (ROM) in adults after …

Background and Objectives: It is estimated that 28 million people in the UK live with chronic
pain. A biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain is recommended which combines …

The present review summarized the current advances and novel research on minimal
invasive techniques for musculoskeletal disorders. Different invasive approaches were …

Objective Acupuncture or similar needling therapy has long been used to improve well-
being, but its effectiveness in management of chronic ankle instability (CAI) is unclear. To …

As part of traditional Chinese medicine, acupoints are considered a dynamic functional area,
which can reflect the internal condition of the body. When the body is suffering from disease …