Immediate Decrease of Muscle Biomechanical Stiffness Following Dry Needling in Asymptomatic Participants

60 healthy participants were randomized into infraspinatus, erector spinae, or gastrocnemius groups. One session of dry needling DN was applied to the muscle in standardized location. Stiffness was assessed using a MyotonPRO at baseline, immediately post DN, and 24 hours later. The presence of a localized twitch response (LTR) during DN was used to subgroup participants.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bradley University

Peoria, Illinois, 61625, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

men and women ages 18 to 65 years
reported good general health
tenderness or palpable trigger point in the muscle (infraspinatus, gastrocnemius, or erector spinae)

Exclusion criteria

BMI > 30kg/m2
surgery in the prior 12 months
current pain in the shoulder, low back, and lower leg
precautions to dry needling treatment (anticoagulant medications, bleeding disorders, known pregnancy)

Treatment and study plan

dry needling

Other

Physical therapy

Primary outcomes

Change in Stiffness

Time frame: Change from baseline and immediately post intervention

Biomechanical stiffness of the muscle measured, non-invasively using a MyotonPRO. Stiffness (N/m)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bradley University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Apr 29, 2021
Registry last updated: Apr 29, 2021

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