Comparative Effects of Dry Needling Versus Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Tightness
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-40
SponsorRiphah International University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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 12weeks0r 6 months
Disqualifiers
Subjects using anticoagulants and having vascular diseases
Subjects with needle phobia and allergic to metals
Subjects with cognitive impairment
History of fracture in lumbar region
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Dry Needling
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
Treatment groups
30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov