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- Do treatment parameters of dry needling influence its effect on pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis. [Review]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Oct 16; :1-15. [Online ahead of print]JM
- CONCLUSIONS: Considering neck pain, the current evidence does not allow a reliable dose-response relationship between DN parameters and pain outcomes to be identified. Substantial heterogeneity, incomplete reporting, and high risk of bias indicate that the findings should be interpreted cautiously and highlight the need for more research to be able to inform clinical decision-making and optimize treatment protocols.
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- Corrections and response to Shilpakar et al. letter to the editor regarding "Comparative short-term effects of oscillatory mobilization and mulligan Mobilization with movement (MWM) on pain, disability, and range of motion among De Quervain's tenosynovitis patients - a randomized clinical trial". [Letter]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Oct 09; :1-2. [Online ahead of print]JM
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- Manual therapy across the professional continuum: a comparative analysis of educational, accreditation, and specialty organizations. [Journal Article]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Oct 07; :1-9. [Online ahead of print]JM
- CONCLUSIONS: MT is represented differently across PT organizations, consistent with their roles and levels of practice. These differences neither indicate deficient frameworks nor support a singular MT definition. Findings identify where conceptual differences emerge across the professional continuum, particularly between foundational MT and broader OMPT frameworks. Whether these differences influence how MT and OMPT are understood, taught, investigated, or applied warrants further study.
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- Neural mobilization in cervicogenic headache: a scoping review of current evidence. [Review]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Oct 03; :1-11. [Online ahead of print]JM
- CONCLUSIONS: Current evidence indicates that neural mobilization is a promising adjunct within multimodal physiotherapy management of CGH. However, the available evidence is insufficient to establish its independent therapeutic effectiveness. Further well-designed studies using standardized neural mobilization protocols, appropriate comparator groups, and longer follow-up are required to strengthen the evidence base.
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- Neurophysiological mechanisms and implications of needle sensation: a clinical perspective. [Editorial]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Sep 29; :1-7. [Online ahead of print]JM
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- Manual therapy treatments in the management of pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain: a scoping review. [Review]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Sep 29; :1-15. [Online ahead of print]JM
- CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the findings indicate that manual therapy is associated with consistent short-term reduced pain intensity; however, the magnitude of these effects is generally small to moderate, suggesting a potential but not definitive clinical benefit. Considerable heterogeneity was observed across studies regarding diagnostic criteria, intervention protocols, and outcome measures. Confidence in the findings of is further constrained by methodological limitations of the studies, underscoring the need for methodologically rigorous studies with standardized diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and longer follow-up periods to determine the efficacy of manual therapy for pregnancy-related PGP.
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- Short term effectiveness of dry needling and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in knee osteoarthritis patients - a randomized controlled trial. [Journal Article]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Sep 27; :1-10. [Online ahead of print]JM
- Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, progressive articular degenerative disease. It decreases quality of life, leads to pain, disability, and loss of function. The knee joint is more commonly affected, comprising 60-85% of all OA cases. Dry Needling (DN) and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) are widely used rehabilitation techniques for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). However, the comp…
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- Beyond the joint: neurophysiological and clinical impacts of manipulative therapy in complex pain disorders. [Editorial]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Oct; 34(5):393-400.JM
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- Therapeutic efficacy of stretching exercises as a conservative treatment for plantar fasciitis: a systematic review with meta-analysis. [Journal Article]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Sep 12; :1-15. [Online ahead of print]JM
- CONCLUSIONS: Current evidence does not establish the superiority of stretching-based interventions across outcomes compared with alternative conservative interventions for PF. Further robust RCTs using standardized stretching protocols, clinically relevant comparators, and longer follow-up are required to strengthen the evidence base.
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- Red flags for vertebral artery dissection in neck pain: methodological concerns with a recent scoping review. [Journal Article]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Sep 12; :1-3. [Online ahead of print]JM
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- Effect of sensorimotor training on pain, disability, kinesiophobia and quality of life in frozen shoulder: an open-label randomized controlled trial. [Journal Article]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Sep 12; :1-8. [Online ahead of print]JM
- CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that adding sensorimotor training to flexibility and strength-focused therapy provide additional benefits in reducing pain, pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, and disability and improving quality of life compared with flexibility and strength-focused therapy alone in patients with primary frozen shoulder.
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- Clinical findings that guide musculoskeletal physiotherapists' decision-making in the treatment of patients with non-specific neck pain. An international e-Delphi study. [Journal Article]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Sep 11; :1-10. [Online ahead of print]JM
- CONCLUSIONS: While international experts typically seek to combine exercise and manual therapy to manage NSNP, they agree on several criteria to guide individualized intervention. Further research should assess the reliability and effectiveness of these criteria.
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- Scar dry needling for tissue compliance in individuals with linear scars: a randomized controlled trial. [Journal Article]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Sep 10; :1-12. [Online ahead of print]JM
- CONCLUSIONS: Scar-DN was associated with short-term improvements in tissue compliance at some indentation depths. The clinical importance and durability of these findings remain uncertain; no between-group differences were identified in local scar-related pain or health-related quality of life.
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- Physical therapists' modalities and decision-making in the treatment of myofascial trigger points: an exploratory cross-sectional survey in the United States. [Journal Article]J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Sep 08; :1-9. [Online ahead of print]JM
- To identify the modalities most commonly used by outpatient physical therapists in the United States for the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), determine how frequently those modalities are used, and examine the factors influencing modality selection.
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