This study evaluates the impact of treating myofascial trigger points with a single session of dry needling on maximal isometric strength in the short term. Two groups will receive dry needling in separate muscle groups and a third group will receive no dry needling.
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Isometric peak force during the isometric mid-thigh pull
Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post intervention, 48 hours post intervention, 72 hours post intervention.
Isometric peak rate of force development during the isometric mid-thigh pull
Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post intervention, 48 hours post intervention, 72 hours post intervention.
Relative isometric peak force during the isometric mid-thigh pull
Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post intervention, 48 hours post intervention, 72 hours post intervention.
Relative isometric peak rate of force development during the isometric mid-thigh pull
Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post intervention, 48 hours post intervention, 72 hours post intervention.
Normalised isometric peak rate of force development during the isometric mid-thigh pull
Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post intervention, 48 hours post intervention, 72 hours post intervention.
Isometric time interval rate of force development during the isometric mid-thigh pull
Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post intervention, 48 hours post intervention, 72 hours post intervention.