Efficacy of dry needling in reducing spasticity after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Complement Ther Med. 2026 Aug 15:103420. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103420. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) in reducing spasticity among post-stroke patients through meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES: PubMed, Web of Science, PEDro, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and Embase were searched up to April 2026, alongside manual searches of reference lists. STUDY […]
