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NCT Number: NCT04600830

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Dry Needling Versus Foam Roller

To compare the effects of dry needling and Foam roller in myofascial trigger points. Needling has been shown to decrease pain in the short term; however, its effects on muscle force production are unclear. There are differences between dry needling and foam roller after treatment?

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Key information

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndromes Dry Needling Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Juan Vicente Mampel

Valencia, 46021, Spain

About this study

Background: It has been shown that the decrease of the range of motion in the ankle, due to the presence of latent trigger points in the gastro-sole complex, can affect performance, as well as being a predisposing factor to injury. Objective: To compare the effects of Dry Needling and Foam roller in healthy athletes with limited dorsal ankle flexion by the presence of latent trigger points. Material and methods: This is a clinical trial, single-blind experimental study. The sample will have a total of 44 students, volunteers, healthy of the degree of physiotherapy of the the investigator's university (UCV). Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned in two groups: Group 1 or Dry Needling (N = 22) and Group 2 or Foam Roller (N = 22). The range of motion of ankle will be assessed through the Leg Motion system (Check Your Motion®, Albacete, Spain). Assessed thought Ankle Test (post-intervention and 24 hours later). The reference values to consider the decreased ankle ROM will be <11.5 cm, <35º measured with Easy Angle® digital goniometer (Meloq AB, Sweden) and/or if it has a difference of 1.5 cm between both extremities. Thus, the effect on previous activity performance will be assessed thought the Counter Movement Jump. Data analysis: Once the distribution of the sample is determined, a descriptive analysis of the data will be carried out and an ANOVA of repeated measures. Will be used to compare the data found in the two groups that make up the study taking into account a 95% CI and an error less than 0.05.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Students of physiotherapy degree of the university
  • All participants who present restriction on active ankle dorsiflexion (<35º).
  • They must be diagnosed through manual therapy of latent PG in the gastro-soleus complex.

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects suffering from belonephobia
  • Pathology of connective tissue
  • Coagulation problems
  • Lymphatic disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Surgical history in the lower limb (last 12 months)
  • Prior treatment with dry needling (last 6 months)

Treatment and study plan

dry needling

Procedure

Intervention with deep dry needling on latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in gastrocnemius muscle.

Primary outcomes

  1. Range of motion (ROM)

    Time frame: 48 hours

    Range of motion (ROM) is a key measurement to help in detecting and diagnosing musculoskeletal deficits, monitoring treatment progression, and guiding the treatment plan. Measurement of ROM is a relevant point and an important item of the joint evaluation process when using any ankle scoring system as part of the ankle and ankle joint evaluation. ROM of ankle joint in load PRE, POST treatment and POST 24 hours after of intervention.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Lunge / Ankle Test Test

    Time frame: 48 hours

    he Weight-bearing lunge test (WBLT) or Dorsiflexion Lunge Test (DFT) is used to assess the dorsiflexion range of movement (DROM) at the ankle joint. Participants are instructed to lunge forward until their knee touches the wall (vertical line). The heel is required to remain in contact with the floor at all times. The foot is moved away from the wall to the point where the knee can only make slight contact with the Wall.

  2. Counter Movement Jump (CMJ)

    Time frame: 48 hours

    The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a simple, practical, valid, and very reliable measure of lower-body power. This suggests that performances in the CMJ are linked with maximal speed, maximal strength, and explosive-strength. When the CMJ is performed using the arm-swing, performances can be ≥10% higher than when they include no arm-swing. Contact mats, force platforms, accelerometers, high-speed cameras, and infrared platforms have all been shown to provide a valid and reliable measure of CMJ performance - though force platforms are considered as the 'gold-standard'.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir

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Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Dry Needling Against Foam Roller in the Short Term, Healthy Athletes With Reduced Mobility of the Ankle Joint

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2021
First posted
Oct 23, 2020
Registry last updated
May 11, 2021

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