A comparison study on effects of dry needling and static stretching on hamstring flexibility.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: hamstring tightness.; Contracture of muscle

• Registration Number: IRCT2016112231018N1
• Lead Sponsor: Deputy of Research in School of Rehabilitation of 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: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

Hamstring shortness = 20° using the Active Knee Extension Test
(AKET); ages between 18-40 years; no history of orthopedic/neurological disorders in the lower extremity; no history of low back pain for the last year; no contraindication for using dry needling (e.g.
pregnancy, diabetes mellitus); no joint limitation in the lower extremities.

Exclusion criteria: Fear of needling; not consenting to participate in this study.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Flexibility. Timepoint: Before, immediately after and 15 min after intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Passive compliance. Timepoint: Before, immediately after and 15 min after intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer and hand held dynamometer.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Passive peak torque. Timepoint: Before, immediately after and 15 minutes after intervention. Method of measurement: Hand held dynamometer.;Stretch tolerance. Timepoint: Before, immediately after and 15 minutes after intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.