Synergistic Effect of Dry Needling and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

• RCT on dry needling and IASTM for PFPS
• Combination therapy superior to single treatments
• Improved pain and function outcomes

"A randomized controlled trial investigated the synergistic effect of dry needling (DN) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) for patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The combination therapy resulted in superior pain reduction and functional improvement compared to either treatment alone or control. This suggests an additive benefit for clinical practice."