Effects of Dry Needling, Static Stretching and IASTM in People With Hamstring Muscle Shortness

Hamstring Muscle Shortness and Elastographic Examination Clinical Trial

Official title:

Comparison of the Effects of Dry Needling, Static Stretching and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques on Function, Performance and Muscle Structure in People With Hamstring Muscle Shortness

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04118231
• Other study ID #: 2019-114
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: October 1, 2019
• Est. completion date: June 1, 2021

Study information

• Verified date: January 2022
• Source: Gazi University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of dry needling, static stretching and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on joint range of motion, performance and muscle structure in individuals with Hamstring muscle shortness and to examine the changes in soft tissue before and after application with the help of ultrasound elastography.

Description:

The study was randomly divided into 3 groups. Group 1: Hamstring muscle group of patients for 5 minutes Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization made of stainless steel instruments used by soft tissue mobilization by the therapist. In order to reduce friction and increase lubricity before application; If there is an unexpected erythema, edema or other unexpected side effects, the application will be stopped immediately.

2.Group: In the Hamstring muscle group of the patients, the acupuncture needles, which are made of stainless steel, sterile and disposable, will be applied under the supervision of an expert doctor for 30-45 seconds. In case of unexpected side effects, the application will be terminated.

Group 3: Patients' Hamstring muscle group under the supervision of the physiotherapist for a total of 5 minutes; A total of 10 repetitions of static tension will be applied for 30 seconds.

Before starting the study, anthropometric measurements, vertical and horizontal jump amounts of all participants will be measured before the application. Digital inclinometer will be used to determine the range of motion of the joint. Measurements will be made before and after the first application and the last measurement will be made 3 days after the end of 12 sessions. In addition, soft tissue changes in the hamstring muscle of the participants will be evaluated by US elastography before and at the end of the 12th session.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 60
• Est. completion date: June 1, 2021
• Est. primary completion date: October 1, 2020
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 80 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 18-35 age range

2. Volunteer to participate in the study

3. Not having a diagnosed condition

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Having any diagnosed discomfort

2. Being pregnant

3. Previously undergo surgery on the lower extremity

4. Physical therapy and rehabilitation of lower extremity in the last 6 months

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Hamstring Muscle Shortness and Elastographic Examination

Intervention

Other:
• Dry needling
Group 1: Dry needling Group 2: static stretching Group 3: IASTM

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Gazi University	Ankara
Turkey	Gökhan maras	Ankara

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Gazi University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Range of motion	The amount of hip flexion will be measured using a digital inclinometer.	4 weeks
Primary	Muscle Strength	Muscle strength will be assessed in newton using a digital hand dinanometer.	4 weeks
Primary	Vertical jump	The amount of vertical jump will be calculated from the value of cm by the tape measure fixed to the wall.	4 weeks
Primary	Muscle stiffness	Muscle stiffness will be evaluated by an expert radiologist using ultrasound elastography.	4 weeks