CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Dry Needling on Muscle Stiffness, Gait, Motion, and Strength in Healthy Individuals With Trigger Points

United States102 participantsStarted 2018-10-25

Plain-language summary

This study would be the first study to assess the immediate effects of dry needling of latent trigger points of the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle stiffness, gait, range of motion, and strength. The study has the potential to demonstrate that dry needling may have immediate effects on mechanical properties of muscle and may thus guide future treatment for individuals with changes in muscle tissue secondary to pain and/or injury.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Age 18-50 years
✓. Able to read and speak sufficient English to complete consent form
✓. Symmetrical gait pattern demonstrated through observation
✓. Presence of latent trigger point in gastrocnemius muscle

Exclusion criteria

✕. Any prior foot/ankle surgery, deformity, or injury on the which would affect strength of the gastrocnemius
✕. Any prior acupuncture or dry needling within the past month
✕. History of systemic disorder in which dry needling would be contraindicated (i.e. bleeding disorders or anticoagulant medication use)
✕. Have fractures of the spine, hip, or knee that would likely affect their weight bearing or gait
✕. Restrictions in plantar flexion range of motion which would inhibit performing a heel raise
✕. No specific calf injury in the past 6 months
✕. Participants known or thought to be pregnant

What they're measuring

MyotonPRO

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03689283

SponsorRegis University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-12-31

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