Comparison of Dry Needling and IASTM on Hamstring Tightness in Posterior Pelvic Tilt

NCT05931120 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR & AHS/23/0149
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of dry needling (DN) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) on pain, range of motion, lower extremity functional status on hamstring tightness in patients with posterior pelvic tilt.

Conditions

Hamstring Contractures

Keywords

dry needling; Hamstring tightness; IASTM; Posterior pelvic tilt

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• ROM( Posterior pelvic tilt)

  The pelvic tilt is the angle between the horizontal plan and a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) to the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) in quiet standing. The average ranges of anterior and posterior pelvic tilting are 13.0 ± 4.9°, and 8.9 ± 4.5°,

  4th week

• ROM(AKE)

  The Active Knee Extension Test is used to assess hamstring muscle length and the range of active knee extension in the position of hip flexion.The subject is positioned on the examination table in supine, the lower limb that is'nt examined is positioned in stabilised on the support surface. The opposite limb is elevated so that the hip is in 90degrees of flexion and the knees are extended to reach a position perpendicular to the ground. A lag of 20degrees is considered normal from full extension, anything less than 20degrees is considered as hamstrings tightness. This range needs to be measure using a digital inclinometer

  4th week

• ROM(SLR)

  The straight leg raise or straight leg lift is a hamstring muscle flexibility test. While the subject is lying on their back, the straight leg is raised as far as possible, and the angle of the leg from the horizontal is measured. The straight leg raise test measures hamstring tightness. Restricted flexibility in the hamstrings will contribute to lower back, pelvis, hip, and knee malalignment. The straight leg raise test focuses on proximal hamstring tightness. The test is performed passively.

  4th week

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Numeric pain rating scale

  4th week

Other Outcomes (1)

• lower extremity functional scale

  4th week

Study Arms (2)

Dry needling

EXPERIMENTAL

dry needling with multimodal physical therapy approach containing hurdler stretch and extended triangular pose

Device: Dry needling

IASTM

EXPERIMENTAL

IASTM with multimodal physical therapy approach containing hurdler stretch and extended triangular pose

Device: IASTM

Interventions

Dry needling DEVICE

dry needling using 50mm or 60mm sized needles based on individual muscle bulk. Targeted dry needling will be performed on the muscles presenting with tight hamstrings. hurdler Hamstring stretch, extended triangular pose 10 repetitions, 3 sets per session and 2 sessions per week for 4weeks. total 8 sessions , each consisting of 40mins

Dry needling

IASTM DEVICE

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization tools targeting tight hamstrings. hurdler Hamstring stretch, extended triangular pose 10 repetitions, 3 sets per session and 2 sessions per week for 4weeks. total 8 sessions , each consisting of 40mins

IASTM

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Lack of greater or equal to 20 degrees of supine active knee extension
• Passive SLR less or equal to 75 degrees
• Atraumatic back or knee pain greater or equal to 2 weeks
• Individuals willing to participate in the required treatment sessions and follow-up assessments
• Posterior pelvic tilt 8.9 standard deviation of 4.5 degree

You may not qualify if:

• History of herniated lumbar disc/radiculopathy
• Prior surgery in the hip, knee, or back
• Self-reported pregnancy
• History of blood borne pathogens/infectious disease/active infection
• Metal allergy
• Positive instability tests indicative of ligamentous tear
• Positive meniscal tests

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

DHQ Nankana sahib

Nankana Sahib, Punjab Province, 39100, Pakistan

RECRUITING

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MeSH Terms

Interventions

Dry Needling

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities

Study Officials

• Saba Rafique, phD

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

imran amjad, phD

CONTACT

03324390125; imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 26, 2023
• First Posted: July 5, 2023
• Study Start: May 8, 2023
• Primary Completion: February 8, 2024
• Study Completion: February 8, 2024
• Last Updated: January 30, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)