Can dry needling or taping boost strength training for knee arthritis?

This trial tests whether adding dry needling or kinesio taping to standard strength training can improve pain, mobility, and quality of life in people with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty participants aged 45–65 with moderate-to-severe pain will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: strength training alone, strength training plus dry needling, or strength training plus kinesio taping. All treatments are given three times per week for six weeks, with outcomes measured at the start and end of the study.