The present study aims to determine the potential benefits of PNF on balance and gait
function in patients with chronic stroke by using a systematic review and meta-analysis …

Objective To evaluate the effects of muscle dry needling alone or combined with other
interventions on post-stroke spasticity (muscle tone), related pain, motor function, and …

Objective To summarise the available evidence about the effectiveness of deep dry needling
(DN) on spasticity, pain-related outcomes, and range-of-movement (ROM) in adults after …

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the dry needling technique (DNT) in the
treatment of spasticity for individuals with stroke. Design: We reviewed the Embase …

BACKGROUND: The positive contribution of dry needling (DN) in conjunction with exercise
therapy for patients with stroke and spasticity remains uncertain. OBJECTIVE: To examine …

Introduction: Dry needling is a non-pharmacological approach that has proven to be
effective in different neurological conditions. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate …

Background: Persons with stroke commonly have impairments associated with a reduction
in functionality. Motor impairments are the most prevalent, causing an impact on activities of …

Background: Alterations in gait and muscular rigidity are common and disabling in persons
with Parkinson's disease (PD). Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether a …

Objective Equinus foot deformity (EFD) is the most common deformity following a stroke.
Several approaches have been suggested for its correction, including pharmacological …

Background Determining the optimal number of dry needling (DN) sessions to satisfactorily
treat a stroke patient with spasticity is important from both clinical and economic perspective …