Treatment Guidelines and Decision Tree for Dry Needling Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Consensus Statement
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The authors aimed to develop consensus guidelines for the application of dry needling (DN) in treating musculoskeletal dysfunction, addressing the variability in techniques and procedural parameters. Through a modified Delphi study involving expert physical therapists, they established recommendations regarding patient candidacy, treatment dosage, target tissue selection, and post-intervention strategies to enhance therapeutic outcomes. The consensus emphasizes the importance of thorough assessment and patient education to optimize the effectiveness of DN interventions.
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