Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of dry needling on post-stroke spasticity, motor function and stability limits: a randomised clinical trial.
To determine the effects of inclusion of deep dry needling into a treatment session following the Bobath concept on spasticity, motor function and postural control after a stroke. ⋯ The inclusion of deep dry needling into a treatment session following the Bobath concept was effective at decreasing spasticity and improving balance, range of motion and the accuracy of maintaining stability in patients who had experienced a stroke.