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

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Range of Motion; Dry Needling; Neck Pain; Weight Lifting
• Interventions: Other: Theragun Technique; Other: Dry Needling Technique

• Registration Number: NCT06240975
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

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.

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 Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-10-20
• Status Verified: 2024-01
• Study First Submitted: 2024-01-28
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-01-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-01-28
• Study First Posted: 2024-02-05
• Last Update Posted: 2024-02-05
• Primary Completion: 2024-02-20
• Study Completion: 2024-02-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

• •Male athlete,

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

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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

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Theragun Technique	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
Dry Needling Technique	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

Primary Outcome Measures

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

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pakistan sports board; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan