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
Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease
Published online on July 13, 2026
Abstract
Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease, Volume 18, January-December 2026.
Background:Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability worldwide. Although exercise therapy is the recommended first-line treatment, many patients continue to experience pain and functional limitations. Dry needling (DN) ...
Background:Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability worldwide. Although exercise therapy is the recommended first-line treatment, many patients continue to experience pain and functional limitations. Dry needling (DN) ...