International Journal of Recent Innovations in Medicine and Clinical Research
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
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Online ISSN:-2582-1075
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Volume : 4, Issue : 4, Year : 2022
Article Page : 8-24
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijrimcr.2022.028
Abstract
Introduction: Studies that describe spasticity and development of contractures are scarce; however, a permanent loss of joint range of motion was observed to be reported 3–6 weeks after the occurrence of stroke. The prevalence of spasticity in paretic patients has been reported to be 27% at 1 month, 28% at 3 months, 23% and 43% at 6 months, and 34% at 18 months. Various approaches, such as exercises, splinting, and medication have been used to treat spasticity with moderate improvements in the long-term range.
Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice among physical therapists in Saudi Arabia toward the effectiveness of dry needling on spasticity in patients with stroke.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a close-ended questionnaire that was distributed among physical therapists in Saudi Arabia to convey the main objective of the study. The questionnaire was distributed on different media platforms.
Results: The study showed that there was no significant difference found between groups when compared regarding knowledge. No correlation was found between the participants' total knowledge score and gender, experience, work setting, workplace, specialty, and academic degree scores. The participants showed a positive attitude toward the usefulness of dry needling in neurological cases. The majority of our participants used the modified Ashworth scale in their common practice to assess the spasticity in patients with stroke more than other scales, such as MTS and tone assessment scale, and preferred stretching over other interventions to treat spasticity.
Conclusion: There was no significant difference in the total knowledge scores with regard to the gender, certified and non-certified dry needling participants, and participants who have and never have used dry needling as an intervention for spasticity in patients with stroke.
Keywords: Dry needling, knowledge, attitude, practice, stroke, spasticity.
How to cite : Araigah* S A A, Aldossari B M, Alfadhli B A, Marshoud M I A, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Physical Therapists in Saudi Arabia towards the Use of Dry Needling on Spasticity in Patients with Stroke. Int J Recent Innov Med Clin Res 2022;4(4):8-24
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