ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2021
Dry needling for treating spasticity in multiple sclerosis.
Article in Journal of physical therapy science, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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- Identifying Early Responders to Dry Needling for Lower-Limb Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis: A Secondary Responder Analysis of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Brain sciences · 2026Article
- Effects of Dry Needling on Gastrocnemius Muscle Spasticity and Gait in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Medical acupuncture · 2024Article
- Effects of dry needling on spasticity, cortical excitability, and range of motion in a patient with multiple sclerosis: a case report.Journal of medical case reports · 2024Article
- The Effectiveness of a Single Dry Needling Session on Gait and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis: A Double-Blind Randomized Sham-Controlled Pilot Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation in Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report.Degenerative neurological and neuromuscular disease · 2023Article
- Effects of Dry Needling on Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis Evaluated Through the Rate-Dependent Depression of the H Reflex: A Case Report.International medical case reports journal · 2023Article
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Abstract
[Purpose] The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of dry needling (DN) in the treatment of spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). [Participants and Methods] Twelve participants (3 males and 9 females) with MS, with no evidence of a relapse in the last four weeks and with an EDSS (Expanded Disability Status Scale) greater than 2.5 points (related with pyramidal score) were recruited. DN was performed in lower limbs for 12 consecutive sessions and evaluated with: PSFS (Penn Spasm Frequency Scale), VAS (visual analogical scale) of spasticity, EDSS (Pyramidal item), Time up and go (TUG), 25 foot, 9hold peg test (9HPT) and the improvement or not in the quality of life (MSQol54) was verified before and after treatment. A follow up visit was carried out to assess improvement. [Results] All patients improved in: VAS scale, EDSS score, quality of life, 9HPT, 25 foot test and TUG and 90% of them showed a decrease in the number of spasms/hour (PSFS). [Conclusion] Dry needling produces positive changes in spasticity in patients with MS and their quality of life, as well as walking capacity and manual dexterity. Therefore, DN should be considered in the treatment of spasticity in patients with MS.
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