Immediate Effect of Dry Needling on Calf Muscles Pain Pressure Threshold,Sprint Speed and Functional Performance in Amateur Football Player
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Trigger Points
Gastrocnemius Muscle
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 25
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad · Other
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About This Trial
This randomised single-blind trial will evaluate the immediate effect of a single session of dry needling versus sham needling on calf muscle myofascial trigger points among amateur football players aged 18-25 years. Primary and secondary outcomes are Pressure Pain Threshold (algometer), Sprint Speed (shuttle run test), and Functional Performance (single-leg hop). Outcomes will be measured immedia…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Amateur football players aged 18-25 years.
Participation in club-level football for at least one year.
Presence of active myofascial trigger point in gastrocnemius or soleus confirmed by palpation.
Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.
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