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Comparative Effects of Dry Needling Versus Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Tightness
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-12-27
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
28 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The hamstring tightness is considered as the inability to achieve knee extension greater than 160 degrees while hip is flexed at 90 degrees. When low back pain (LBP) persists for 12 weeks or longer, it is termed as chronic low back pain. The objective of study is to see the effect of dry needling versus soft tissue mobilization on hamstring muscle on pain, range of motion and functionality in patients with chronic low back pain.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparative Effects of Dry Needling Versus Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Tightness
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Reduction in active knee extension test >25
- Current back pain between 4 to 6 on Numeric Pain Rating scale
- Low back pain for at least 12 weeks or 6 months
- Age between 20 and 40 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Use of anticoagulants or presence of vascular diseases
- Needle phobia or allergy to metals
- Cognitive impairment
- History of lumbar region fracture
- History of systemic diseases such as cancer or joint pathologies
- History of congestive heart failure in past 24 months
- Use of narcotics or muscle relaxants within 30 days before enrollment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hameed Latif Medical Centre
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
I
Imran Amjad, Phd
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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