Effects of Dry Needling, Static Stretching and IASTM in People With Hamstring Muscle Shortness
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
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief 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.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Oct 2019
2 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
October 1, 2019
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 3, 2019
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 8, 2019
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 1, 2020
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2021
CompletedJanuary 25, 2022
January 1, 2022
1 year
October 3, 2019
January 23, 2022
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
Range of motion
The amount of hip flexion will be measured using a digital inclinometer.
4 weeks
Muscle Strength
Muscle strength will be assessed in newton using a digital hand dinanometer.
4 weeks
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
Muscle stiffness
Muscle stiffness will be evaluated by an expert radiologist using ultrasound elastography.
4 weeks
Study Arms (2)
Dry needling
EXPERIMENTALControl group
NO INTERVENTIONInterventions
Group 1: Dry needling Group 2: static stretching Group 3: IASTM
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- age range
- Volunteer to participate in the study
- Not having a diagnosed condition
You may not qualify if:
- Having any diagnosed discomfort
- Being pregnant
- Previously undergo surgery on the lower extremity
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation of lower extremity in the last 6 months
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Gazi Universitylead
Study Sites (2)
Gazi University
Ankara, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)
Gökhan maraş
Ankara, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Purpose
- HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Research Assistant
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 3, 2019
First Posted
October 8, 2019
Study Start
October 1, 2019
Primary Completion
October 1, 2020
Study Completion
June 1, 2021
Last Updated
January 25, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-01
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share