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).
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Pain Pressure Threshold
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 0, pre-intervention) and Immediately Post-intervention (within 15 minutes after intervention).
Functional Performance
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 0, pre-intervention) and Immediately Post-intervention (within 15 minutes after intervention).
Sprint Speed
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 0, pre-intervention) and Immediately Post-intervention (within 15 minutes after intervention).