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

NCT05931120 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2024-01-30

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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

Interventions

DEVICE

Dry needling

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

DEVICE

IASTM

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Saba Rafique, phD · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-05-08
Primary Completion
2024-02-08
Completion
2024-02-08

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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