Theragun vs Dry Needling on Neck Pain, Range of Motion and Disability Among Heavy Weightlifters

January 28, 2024 updated by: Riphah International University

Comparative Effects of Theragun and Dry Needling on Neck Pain, Range of Motion and Disability Among Heavy Weightlifters

The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A & B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive Theragun technique. Group B will receive Dry Needling technique.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The objective of the study is to determine the Comparative effects of theragun and dry needling on neck pain, range of motion and disability among heavy weightlifters. The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A & B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive Theragun technique. Group B will receive Dry Needling technique. Neck Disability index (NDI), Universal Goniometer, Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) will be used to assess at the baseline and after the completion of treatment at 6 weeks.

The data will be analyzed by SPSS, version 25. Statistical significance is P=0.05.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

28

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 53700
        • Recruiting
        • Pakistan Sports Board
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Aamir Gul Memon, MS DPT
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Amir Chand, DPT

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • •Male athlete,

    • 20 -35 years of age,
    • Weight lifting from 1 -2 years,
    • Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test positive

Exclusion Criteria:

  • • Cerebrovascular diseases,

    • Migraine,
    • Cervicogenic Headache,
    • Musculoskeletal, cervical spondylosis, cervical spondylolisthesis,
    • Cervical post-operative,
    • Traumatic events in the past three months,
    • Presence of a physical or mental illness

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: Theragun Technique
Theragun is a handheld percussive therapy device that can be used for massage and muscle relaxation. Use the Theragun for a designated duration per session, such as 5-10 minutes for 6 weeks
Other: Theragun Technique
Use the Theragun for a designated duration per session, such as 5-10 minutes for one session per week for 6 weeks
Other: Dry Needling Technique
Dry needling is a technique in which a fine needle is used to penetrate the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and muscle without the use of an anesthetic. Hold each stretch for an adequate duration (typically 15-30 seconds) to allow for muscle relaxation
Other: Dry Needling Technique
Dry needle deep (20 mm) TrP acupuncture of myofascial duration per session, such as 5-10 minutes for one session per week for 6 weeks

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Disability
Time Frame: pre and 6 weeks post interventional
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is commonly used for clinical and research assessment for chronic neck pain
pre and 6 weeks post interventional
Range of Motion
Time Frame: pre and 6 weeks post interventional
A goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint
pre and 6 weeks post interventional
Neck Pain
Time Frame: pre and 6 weeks post interventional
Patient level of pain will be assessed using this Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
pre and 6 weeks post interventional

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Amir Chand, DPT, Study Principal Investigator

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 20, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 20, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 20, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 28, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 28, 2024

First Posted (Estimated)

February 5, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

February 5, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 28, 2024

Last Verified

January 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR&AHS/23/0437

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

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