Effect of Dry Needling on Spasticity in Stroke Survivors.
Spastic Hemiplegia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Spastic Hemiplegia focused on measuring Dry needling, Modified Ashworth Scale, Goniometer, Range of Motion
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1: Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and includes any of the artery 2: Hemiplegia 3: Chronic stroke (stroke at least 6 months before the trial) 4: Present a level of spasticity equal or greater than between 1 to 3 according to Modified Ashworth Scale.
5: Preserve cognitive capacity according to 6 cognitive items test (6CIT), Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) and Mini mental state examination (MMSE)
Exclusion Criteria:
1: Insurmountable fear of needles. 2: Wrist fracture. 3: Have received previous treatment with dry needling. 4: Have progressive or severe neurological disease.
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Sites / Locations
- Shifa tameer e millat universityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Other
Dry needling
Sustained stretching
This intervention was for three weeks in which there are 2 sessions per week. Sterile, disposable dry needles brand of JIAJAN with size of 0.30x40mm were used. Intervention was initiated after palpation of muscles(flexor carpi radials and flexor carpi ulnaris).First cleaning the area through alcohol swabs. There is a point for FCR in medial forearm, to that point 4 cm below and 1 cm medial to the midpoint of crease of elbow was needled. There is a point for FCU at the center of the proximal third segment of a line from the medial epicondyle to the ulnar styloid process was needled.Then, in swift in-and-out motions around 5mm vertical motions without rotation the needle was manipulated .About 1 minute Dry needling was executed for each targeted area, in respect to the patient's level of tolerance. This was monitored by the physiotherapist throughout the session by asking for regular verbal feedback
The second group received sustained stretching protocol along with conventional therapy. Participants undergone the overall treatment sessions for three weeks (3weeks) and 2 sessions per week. The targeted muscles are wrist flexors (flexor carpi radials and flexor carpi ulnaris). Participants received 10 repetition with 30 seconds hold in each session for 10 minutes. Pre and post data in each session was measured through outcome measure tools