Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jun 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialEffect of Dry Needling on Spasticity, Shoulder Range of Motion, and Pressure Pain Sensitivity in Patients With Stroke: A Crossover Study.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the inclusion of deep dry needling (DDN) in spastic shoulder muscles into a rehabilitation program on spasticity, pressure pain sensitivity, and shoulder range of motion in subjects who had experienced a stroke. ⋯ Our results suggest that inclusion of DDN into a multimodal rehabilitation program was effective for decreasing localized pressure sensitivity and improving shoulder range of motion in individuals who had experienced stroke; however, we did not observe significant differences in muscle spasticity.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jun 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialAxillary Ultrasound and Laser Combined With Postisometric Facilitation in Treatment of Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
The purpose of this study was to compare axillary ultrasound, laser, and postisometric facilitation technique with standard care in the management of shoulder adhesive capsulitis. ⋯ Combining axillary ultrasound and laser with postisometric facilitation had a greater effect in reducing pain and improving shoulder ROM in patients with shoulder adhesive capsulitis compared with axillary ultrasound and laser with traditional exercise.