Table 2 Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for the wrist and hand in the studied groups at baseline, after rESWT, and at follow-up showing significant improvement in GI after receiving rESWT therapy relative to baseline and also a significant improvement in comparison to GII

 Baseline

3.05 ± 0.18

2.95 ± 0.19

0.094

 After rESWT (2 weeks after the last session)

1.45 ± 0.16

2.90 ± 0.18

< 0.001*

 Follow-up (3 months after the last session)

1.55 ± 0.13

3.00 ± .0.15

< 0.001*

 P1

< 0.001*

0.396

 P2

< 0.001*

0.064

 P3

0.372

0.361

 Baseline

3.35 ± 0.22

3.25 ± 0.21

0.145

 After rESWT (2 weeks after last session)

2.15 ± 0.19

3.15 ± 0.18

< 0.001*

 Follow-up (3 months after the last session)

2.20 ± 0.17

3.20 ± 0.16

< 0.001*

 P1

< 0.001*

0.107

 P2

< 0.001*

0.359

 P3

0.388

0.391