Effectiveness of dry needling combined with exercise therapy versus exercise alone for pain and functional outcomes in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examined whether combining dry needling with exercise therapy produces better pain and functional outcomes in knee osteoarthritis compared to exercise alone. The findings assessed the additive value of dry needling as an adjunct intervention for this common musculoskeletal condition. PT clinicians managing knee osteoarthritis may find this evidence useful when considering multimodal treatment approaches for their patients.

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