Effect of Dry Needling Plus Static Stretching on Plantar Flexors Spasticity in Chronic Stroke Patients

Importance: Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is often accompanied by complications such as spasticity. Static stretching (SS) is a common physiotherapy intervention for reducing spasticity, whereas dry needling (DN) is a novel approach. However, the combined effects of DN and SS...

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Main Authors: Mahdi Esmaeeli, Nastaran Ghotbi, Kazem Malmir, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Pablo Herrero, Shohreh Jalaei, Elham Loni, Sajede Mazidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Association of Pharmacopuncture Institute 2024-08-01
Series:Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies
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Online Access:http://www.journal-jams.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.51507/j.jams.2024.17.4.141