Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Comparative Effects of Dry Needling on Spasticity, Balance, and Cortical Excitability in Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Pilot Study
Nastaran Ghotbi
Nastaran Ghotbi

Professor of Physiotherapy

Department Physiotherapy

School of Rehabilitation

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

All Documents
1. Comparative Effects of Dry Needling on Spasticity, Balance, and Cortical Excitability in Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Pilot Study, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2026)
2. Effect of Dry Needling Plus Static Stretching on Plantar Flexor Spasticity, Function, and Quality of Life in a Patient With Chronic Stroke: A Case Report, Journal of Medical Case Reports (2025)
3. Immediate Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Combined With Whole Body Vibration on Balance, Proprioception, and Function in Non-Professional Male Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability, BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)
4. Comparing the Effects of Tele-Physical Therapy and Supervised Physical Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion, Function, and Satisfaction in Patients With Sub Acromial Pain Syndrome: A Protocol of Randomized Clinical Trial, Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences and Research (2024)
5. Design Specifications and Capabilities of a 3D Simulation Software for Clinical Education of Physiotherapy Students in the Neurology Department, BMC Medical Education (2024)
6. Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Logbook for Clinical Education of Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2024)
7. Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Flipped Classroom for Postgraduate Physiotherapy Students, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2024)
8. Dry Needling Combined With Exercise Therapy: Effects on Wrist Flexors Spasticity in Post-Stroke Patients - a Randomized Controlled Trial, NeuroRehabilitation (2024)
9. Effect of Dry Needling Plus Static Stretching on Plantar Flexors Spasticity in Chronic Stroke Patients, JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (2024)
10. Effects of Dry Needling on Spasticity, Cortical Excitability, and Range of Motion in a Patient With Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report, Journal of Medical Case Reports (2024)
11. Immediate Effects of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Muscle Peak Torque and Knee Joint Repositioning Error in Healthy Males: Effects of Different Tensions and Directions, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2024)
12. Knee Joint Repositioning Error in Different Trunk Positions Among Females With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2023)
13. The Quality of Online Education for Theoretical Courses of Audiology From the Perspective of Audiology Students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Auditory and Vestibular Research (2023)
14. Upper Extremity Physical Performance Tests in Female Overhead Athletes: A Test–Retest Reliability Study, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research (2023)
15. Computerized Simulation Education on Physiotherapy Students' Skills and Knowledge: A Systematic Review, BioMed Research International (2022)
16. Effects of Dry Needling and Exercise Therapy on Post-Stroke Spasticity and Motor Function– Protocol of Randomized Clinical Trial, Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications (2022)
17. Effects of Dry Needling Plus Exercise Therapy on Post-Stroke Spasticity and Motor Function: A Case Report, Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (2022)
18. Effects of Kinesio Taping Over Abdominal Muscles With Different Tensions on the Lumbopelvic Complex Components in Men With Increased Anterior Pelvic Tilt, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2022)
19. Information Needed for Designing a Mobile Application for Increasing Physical Activity in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2022)
20. Comparison of the Effect of Tecar Therapy and Static Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility in Male Athletes, Journal of Babol University of Medical Sciences (2021)
21. Effect of Kinesio Tape on Symptoms Induced by Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Hamstrings, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2021)
22. Reliability of Ultrasound Measurement of the Lateral Abdominal and Lumbar Multifidus Muscles in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Test-Retest Study, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2021)
23. Research Paper: The Effects of Lower Extremity Muscle Fatigue on Dynamic Balance in Volleyball Players, Iranian Rehabilitation Journal (2021)
24. Learning Promotion of Physiotherapy in Neurological Diseases: Design and Application of a Virtual Reality-Based Game, Journal of Education and Health Promotion (2020)
25. Short-Term Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Pain, Functional Disability and Lumbar Proprioception in Individuals With Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Trial, Chiropractic and Manual Therapies (2020)
26. The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Functional Disability, and Trunk Range of Motion in People With Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Single-Group Pretest-Posttest Trial, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2020)
27. The Role of Simulated Patient in Physiotherapy Education: A Review Article, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2020)
28. Comparison of the Position Sense of the Knee Joint in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Healthy Controls, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2019)
29. Comparison of the Position Sense of the Kneejointin Patients With Multiple Sclerosisand Healthy Controls, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2019)
30. Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Voluntary Quadriceps Activation in Healthy Amateur Female Athletes, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2019)
31. Immediate Effects of Plyometric Exercises on Speed, Balance and Jump Ability of Amateur Futsal Players: A Randomized Control Trial, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2019)
32. Effects of Tension of Kinesio Taping Application on Maximum Quadriceps Torque and Knee Repositioning Sense in Recreationally Males, Tehran University Medical Journal (2018)
33. Investigating Post-Stroke Fatigue: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis, Journal of Psychosomatic Research (2018)
34. The Effects of Cryotherapy Versus Cryostretching on Clinical and Functional Outcomes in Athletes With Acute Hamstring Strain, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2018)
35. Comparing Effects of Cryotherapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Signs and Symptoms of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Amateur Athletes, Open Pain Journal (2017)
36. Immediate Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Six-Minute Walking Test, Borg Scale Questionnaire and Hemodynamic Responses in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure, Journal of Physical Therapy Science (2017)