Effect of dry needling plus static stretching on plantar flexor spasticity, function, and quality of life in a patient with chronic stroke: a case report
This case study reported a patient with post-stroke spasticity. After dry needling in combination with static stretching, spasticity and overall function improved. It would be beneficial to conduct a randomized clinical trial study with a control group to comprehend the additional impact of dry needling on static stretching. Trial registration IRCT20230719058844N1, Registered 7 August 2023, https://irct.behdasht.gov.ir/trial/71395 .
Authors
- Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2742-2273)
- Kazem Malmir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0801-2597)
- Pablo Herrero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9201-0120)
- Nastaran Ghotbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4050-2991)
- Shohreh Jalaie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6044-9617)
- Elham Loni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8099-1275)
- Mahdi Esmaeeli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2400-1116)
- Sajede Mazidi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7458-1990)
Institutions
- Universidad de Zaragoza (ES)
- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-05-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05270-7
- Primary Topic
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services