Effects of 6 session on dry needling and conventional physiotherapy in hemiplegic individuals: A pilot study

Myofacial trigger points and other pain syndromes can be treated with dry needling (DN), a therapeutic technique. There is still a dearth of evidence supporting the use of DN with functional assessment in neurological diseases. This pilot study investigated the effects of DN on hemiplegic patients' spasticity and static balance. 10 chronic stroke survivors (>3 months onset) were included in a single group pilot study. The Modified Tardieu scale and the Modified Ashworth scale (MAS) were used to measure spasticity. The Berg balance scale was used to evaluate balance (BBS). These stroke patients underwent conventional physiotherapy along with 6 DN sessions for spastic soleus muscle over the course of two weeks on alternate days. Results were evaluated before and after the six sessions. Pre- and post-analysis of the MAS, Modified Tardieu scale, and BBS are conducted using the Unpair t Test. All 3 outcome indicators experienced a substantial improvement (p 0.05). The resistance to passive movements from the plantar flexor muscles decreased, and MAS showed progress from Grade 3 to 1+. The Tardieu scale revealed a 12 degree improvement in ankle ranges. The Berg balance scale score climbed by 7 and stroke patients' balance dramatically improved.&nbsp