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Okhravi M, Abdollahi I, Nakhostin Ansari N, Mohsenipour M. Effects of Dry Needling of the Gastrocnemius, Soleus, and Tibialis Posterior on Spasticity, Balance, and Lower-Limb Motor Function After Stroke: Protocol for a Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial. jrehab 2026; 27 (2)
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1- Rehabilitation Research Center for Neuromuscular-Skeletal Disorders, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. & Musculoskeletal Disorders Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
2- Rehabilitation Research Center for Neuromuscular-Skeletal Disorders, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,irajabdollahi@hotmail.com
3- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & War Injured Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Rehabilitation Research Center for Neuromuscular-Skeletal Disorders, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
3- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. & War Injured Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Objective: To examine the effect of dry needling of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and tibialis posterior muscles on spasticity, balance, and lower-limb motor function in individuals after stroke.
Methods: This protocol describes a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial with 24 individuals after stroke randomized into dry needling and sham groups. Spasticity, balance, and lower-limb motor function will be assessed using validated instruments.
Expected Results: It is anticipated that dry needling of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and tibialis posterior muscles will significantly reduce spasticity and improve balance and lower-limb motor function in individuals post-stroke.
Conclusion: This trial is expected to provide evidence regarding the clinical value of dry needling for improving spasticity, balance, and lower-limb motor function after stroke. If effective, dry needling may be considered as an adjunctive intervention in stroke rehabilitation.
Methods: This protocol describes a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial with 24 individuals after stroke randomized into dry needling and sham groups. Spasticity, balance, and lower-limb motor function will be assessed using validated instruments.
Expected Results: It is anticipated that dry needling of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and tibialis posterior muscles will significantly reduce spasticity and improve balance and lower-limb motor function in individuals post-stroke.
Conclusion: This trial is expected to provide evidence regarding the clinical value of dry needling for improving spasticity, balance, and lower-limb motor function after stroke. If effective, dry needling may be considered as an adjunctive intervention in stroke rehabilitation.
Type of Study: Original |
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Received: 26/03/2025 | Accepted: 30/05/2026 | Published: 12/07/2026
Received: 26/03/2025 | Accepted: 30/05/2026 | Published: 12/07/2026
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