Dry Needling Treatment in Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain

Does Dry Needling Treatment Make an Extra Contribution to Conventional Treatment in Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain?

To evaluate the efficacy of dry needling therapy on shoulder pain and upper extremity functions in hemiplegic patients.

The myofascial trigger point is an overlooked issue in hemiplegic shoulder pain. Our aim in this study is to evaluate whether dry needling treatment contributes to the conventional treatment approach.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The patients included in the study were aged between 30-60 years, with at least a 3-month history of hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke.

Exclusion Criteria:

• if they had severe difficulty in communication
• had received a corticosteroid injection within 3 months prior to enrollment
• had bleeding diathesis, a history of shoulder surgery
• a preexisting painful shoulder disorder, or had a cardiac pacemaker.