Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association
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J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis · Jun 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effect of Dry Needling on Lower Limb Dysfunction in Poststroke Survivors.
Spasticity is one of the main complications in poststroke survivors leading to difficulties in walking and standing resulting in high levels of disability. ⋯ Deep dry needling decreases muscle spasticity and improves lower limb function and gait speed in poststroke survivors.