The effect of dry needling on the strength, endurance and thickness of back extensor muscles in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Osteoporosis.; Postmenopausal osteoporosis; M81.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20230315057723N1
• Lead Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 3 April 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
55-75 years

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Back Extensor Muscle Strength. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Back-Leg-Chest Dynamometer.;Back Extensor Muscle Endurance. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Timed Loaded Standing Test.;Back Extensor Muscle Thickness. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Ultrasonography.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Thoracic Kyphosis. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Flexible Curve.;Lumbar Lordosis. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Flexible Curve.;Quality Of Life. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: The Quality Of Life Questionnaire Of The European Foundation For Osteoporosis.;Fear Of Falling. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: Persian Version Of Falls Efficacy Scale-International Questionnaire.;Severity Of Back Pain. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Visual Analog Scale.;Static Balance. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Single Leg Stance Test.