Dry Needling Can Transform Knee OA (Arthritis) Care — Now Available in Superior, Wisconsin!
If you’re living with Knee Osteoarthritis (Knee OA) and tired of persistent pain, stiffness, or limited mobility, there’s exciting news. A major 2025 multi-center clinical trial has shown that periosteal and intraarticular electrical dry needling (PIEDN)—a specialized form of dry needling performed by trained physical therapists—can significantly reduce Knee OA pain, stiffness, and disability over the long term.
And the best part? This advanced Knee OA treatment is available right here in Superior, Wisconsin at our Physical Therapy clinic.
🔍 What the Research Found
Researchers followed 586 patients with Knee OA across 64 physical therapy clinics. Every participant received dry needling for 6 weeks, and then some received monthly “booster” treatments. Here’s what they discovered:
✨ Patients who received monthly dry needling boosters experienced:
Greater reductions in pain and stiffness
Improved physical function and mobility
Better long-term symptom control
A 63% rate of stopping pain medication entirely
Large clinical effect sizes, outperforming many traditional conservative treatments
Dry needling worked by targeting the periosteum and intraarticular tissues—areas that influence inflammation, joint mechanics, and pain signaling. When combined with expert physical therapy, these improvements were even more meaningful.
💡 What This Means for You
If you’re struggling with Knee OA in the Superior, Wisconsin area, you don’t have to live with chronic pain. Our clinic offers evidence-based Physical Therapy and Dry Needling designed to restore mobility, reduce pain, and help you stay active—without relying on medication or surgery.
👣 Ready to Move Better With Less Pain?
Our team specializes in modern, research-supported Knee OA treatment. Whether you're just starting to feel knee pain or you’ve been dealing with it for years, we can help you:
✔ Walk with greater confidence
✔ Reduce daily pain
✔ Improve knee function
✔ Get back to the activities you love
👉 Contact us today to schedule your Knee OA evaluation and learn if Dry Needling is right for you.
