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Immediate Effect of Dry Needling on Calf Muscles Pain Pressure Threshold,Sprint Speed and Functional Performance in Amateur Football Player

Без фазы С лечением Myofascial Pain Syndromes Trigger Points Gastrocnemius Muscle

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Автоматическая сводка по структурированным данным реестра. Она помогает сориентироваться, но не заменяет официальный протокол или оценку врача.

Что изучают
В протоколе указаны: Dry Needling, Sham Needling.
Кому может быть актуально
Состояния в реестре: Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Trigger Points, Gastrocnemius Muscle. Базовые параметры: 18 лет — 25 лет · Все.
Что важно проверить
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Обзор

This randomised single-blind trial will evaluate the immediate effect of a single session of dry needling versus sham needling on calf muscle myofascial trigger points among amateur football players aged 18-25 years. Primary and secondary outcomes are Pressure Pain Threshold (algometer), Sprint Speed (shuttle run test), and Functional Performance (single-leg hop). Outcomes will be measured immediately pre- and post-intervention. Data analysis will be performed in SPSS version 27 using paired and independent t-tests (p \< 0.05).

Подробное описание

A randomised, single-blind, parallel-group trial recruiting amateur club football players (age 18-25) with active myofascial trigger points in gastrocnemius or soleus. Participants randomised (coin toss) into Group A (Dry Needling) or Group B (Sham Needling). Baseline measures: Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) using handheld algometer, ankle dorsiflexion ROM with goniometer, sprint speed via shuttle run, and single-leg hop distance. Intervention: a single session of dry needling (sterile single-use filiform needles 0.25-0.30 mm; needles retained \~10 minutes with fast-in/fast-out pistoning to elicit local twitch response) or a non-penetrating sham procedure mimicking needling. Post-intervention assessments are performed immediately after the session. Data will be analysed with SPSS v.27; paired t-tests for within-group and independent t-tests for between-group comparisons (p \< 0.05).

Вмешательства

  • Процедура Dry Needling
    A single-session myofascial trigger point dry needling treatment will be administered to identified trigger points in the gastrocnemius and/or soleus muscles using sterile disposable filiform needles. The objective is to mechanically disrupt the dysfunctional motor end plate, elicit local twitch responses, reduce nociceptive activity, and restore muscle function. The intervention is delivered under aseptic conditions by a trained physiotherapist following standard safety guidelines. Post-procedu
  • Процедура Sham Needling
    A simulated needling procedure designed to act as a placebo comparator will be applied without skin penetration. The technique reproduces the visual, tactile, and contextual components of dry needling to maintain participant blinding while avoiding physiological stimulation of the muscle. This allows isolation of the true therapeutic effect of dry needling from psychological or expectancy-related responses.

Первичные конечные точки

  • Pain Pressure Threshold [Срок оценки: Baseline (Day 0, pre-intervention) and Immediately Post-intervention (within 15 minutes after intervention).]
  • Functional Performance [Срок оценки: Baseline (Day 0, pre-intervention) and Immediately Post-intervention (within 15 minutes after intervention).]
  • Sprint Speed [Срок оценки: Baseline (Day 0, pre-intervention) and Immediately Post-intervention (within 15 minutes after intervention).]
Вторичные конечные точки (1)
  • Range of Motion of Ankle Dorsiflexion [Срок оценки: Baseline (Day 0, pre-intervention) and Immediately Post-intervention (within 15 minutes after intervention).]

Критерии участия

Критерии включения

  • Amateur football players aged 18-25 years.

Participation in club-level football for at least one year.

Presence of active myofascial trigger point in gastrocnemius or soleus confirmed by palpation.

Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.

Критерии исключения

  • History of calf muscle tear, fracture, or lower limb surgery.

Current use of muscle relaxants or anti-inflammatory medication.

Known bleeding disorders or anticoagulant therapy.

Local infection, skin lesion, or contraindication to dry needling.

Neurological or vascular disorders affecting lower limb function.

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Нет

Дизайн исследования

Распределение
Рандомизированное
Модель
Параллельные группы
Маскирование
Простое слепое
Основная цель
Лечение

Центры проведения

Пакистан · 1 центр
  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy — Islamabad

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT07525921 · FUI/FUCP/CTR/01.26/HamzaAliyan

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

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