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Does dry needling aid in post-training recovery? A critically appraised topic.

Janice Loudon¹, Yvonne Ball²

¹Rockhurst University, USA.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

|November 27, 2024

Summary

Dry needling (DN) shows mixed results for athlete recovery after intense training. While five studies indicated positive effects on post-training recovery, one found no improvement in muscle soreness, with no adverse effects reported.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Rehabilitation Science
Physical Therapy

Background:

Athletes commonly experience muscle soreness, tightness, and fatigue post-intense training.
Minimizing recovery time is crucial for athletes to prevent injury and maintain focus.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of dry needling (DN) in enhancing post-training recovery for athletes.

Main Methods:

A literature search identified six studies investigating dry needling's effect on athletic recovery.
Study designs included randomized controlled trials, cross-over trials, case series, and surveys.

Main Results:

Five of the six studies reported positive outcomes for dry needling in post-training recovery.
One study found no significant improvement in muscle soreness after a long-distance race.

Conclusions:

Dry needling demonstrates mixed results across various physiological and subjective recovery measures in athletes.
No adverse effects were associated with the use of dry needling in post-training recovery protocols.