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Table 1 Changes in measured parameters

From: Effects of dry needling on spasticity, cortical excitability, and range of motion in a patient with multiple sclerosis: a case report

Variables

Pre (T0)

Post-DN (T1)

Follow-up (T2)

MMAS

2

1

1

Passive DF ROM, degree

12

18

18

Active DF ROM, degree

10

20

20

RMT (%MSO)

63

61

57

MEP/mv

76.2

78.3

77.1

SICI 80%RMT/mv

23.6

67.9

35.4

ICF 120% RMT/mv

52

137

76

  1. DN, dry needling; MMAS, modified modified Ashworth scale; DF, dorsiflexion; MSO, maximum stimulator output; RMT, resting motor threshold; SICI, short-interval intracortical inhibition; MEP, motor evoke potential; ICF, intracortical facilitation