Curricular Variability in Dry Needling Education Across Entry-Level DPT Programs in the US

Med Sci Educ. 2025 Oct 6;35(6):3013-3024. doi: 10.1007/s40670-025-02511-8. eCollection 2025 Dec. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Dry needling is increasingly used by physical therapists to manage pain and neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. Despite widespread clinical adoption and regulatory support across most United States (US), dry needling instruction in entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs remains inconsistent. This study examined […]