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Dry Needling Improves Muscle Tone in the Lower Extremity and Pain Outcomes for Post-Stroke Patients
April 2021
Dry Needling Improves Muscle Tone in the Lower Extremity and Pain Outcomes for Post-Stroke Patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Is Dry Needling Effective for the Management of Spasticity, Pain, and Motor Function in Post-Stroke Patients? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Pain Med. 2021 Feb 4;22(1): 131-141.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seven studies containing 242 post-stroke patients were included in this meta-analysis comparing dry needling to control for the improvement of muscle spasticity and pain. Pooled outcomes of interest included muscle spasticity, shoulder pain, motor function, and pain sensitivity (measured by pressure pain threshold). Outcomes were assessed up to 4 weeks post-treatment. Results revealed that pooled ...
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