Acupuncture and dry needling for physical therapy of scar: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a continuing interest in finding effective methods for scar treatment. Dry needling is gaining popularity in physiotherapy and is defined by Western medicine as a type of acupuncture. The terms acupuncture and dry needling have been used interchangeably so we have focused on the efficacy of dry needling or acupuncture in scar treatment.

Objective

The aim of this systematic review was to determine the usefulness of dry needling or local acupuncture for scar treatment. In our search process, we used the terms 'acupuncture,' 'needling,' or 'dry needling' to identify all relevant scientific papers. We have focused on the practical aspects of local management of different scar types with dry needling or acupuncture.

Search strategy

The search strategy i

SUBMITTER: Chmielewska D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10759514 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature