Therapist language versus dry needling effects on hip strength and time to stabilisatio

Not Applicable

• Conditions: atent myofascial trigger points in gluteus medius muscle; Not Applicable

• Registration Number: ISRCTN14192238
• Lead Sponsor: Institute of Technology Carlow

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-12-09
• Last Update Posted: 30 August 2021
• Study Completion: 2021-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. Third-level students of IT Carlow
2. Aged between 18 and 40 years of age
3. At the time of testing, are participating in a multi-directional jump-sport including but not limited to; gaelic football, hurling, soccer, volleyball, basketball, handball more than 3 hours per week
4. Have 2 or more Latent Trigger Points present in the gluteus medius muscle of their self-selected preferred jumping leg - identified by physical palpation examination conducted by the researcher

Exclusion Criteria

1. Have, at the time of testing, any injury to the lower limb or low back. Injury is defined as any injury that prevents a player from taking a full part in all training and match play activities” (Brooks et al. 2005)
2. Present with signs of or report during screening process, any neurological or bleeding disorders
3. Have a needle phobia or aicmophobia

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified