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

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.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Hamstring Muscle Shortness and Elastographic Examination
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Dry needling

Detailed 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.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 60
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Ankara, Turkey, 06500
    • Gazi University
  • Ankara, Turkey, 06500
    • Gökhan maraş

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 16 years to 78 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

Description

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

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Single

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: Control group
Experimental: Dry needling	Other: Dry needling; Group 1: Dry needling Group 2: static stretching Group 3: IASTM; Other Names: IASTM, Static stretching

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
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

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Gazi University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): October 1, 2019
• Primary Completion (Actual): October 1, 2020
• Study Completion (Actual): June 1, 2021

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: October 3, 2019
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: October 4, 2019
• First Posted (Actual): October 8, 2019

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): January 25, 2022
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 23, 2022
• Last Verified: January 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Dry Needling; Elastography; Hamstring Shortness
• Other Study ID Numbers: 2019-114

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: No

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No