Shock waves may ease Post-Stroke arm stiffness
NCT ID NCT07532187
First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive treatment called radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) to reduce arm and hand stiffness in 21 people who had a stroke. Participants received 8 sessions over 4 weeks, with sound waves applied to key arm muscles. The goal was to see if this treatment could improve muscle tightness, movement, pain, and daily function.
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Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34785, Turkey (Türkiye)
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