Dry Needling Into Trigger Points Improves Gait Parameters: A Randomized Controlled Trial (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

• Significant improvement in stride length in dry needling group
• Better step symmetry and walking speed
• Reduced pain during walking
• Single-blind RCT design with active control

"A randomized controlled trial found that dry needling directly into myofascial trigger points significantly improved gait parameters compared to sham needling or no treatment. The study included patients with lower limb trigger points and measured spatiotemporal and kinematic variables. Results showed increased stride length, improved cadence, and reduced pain during walking. This provides evidence for the effectiveness of targeted dry needling in enhancing functional mobility."