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Sterile filiform needles will be inserted into identified trigger points to elicit local twitch responses and reduce muscle pain and tightness. Treatment will be performed in addition to a standardized rehabilitation program including stretching and strengthening exercises for the hamstring muscle group. 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Chronic hamstring injuries are common among athletes and often lead to persistent pain, reduced performance, and limitations in daily and sports activities.\n\nDry needling is a therapeutic technique used to target myofascial trigger points and relieve muscle tension. This study will compare the effects of dry needling with conventional physiotherapy interventions to determine its role in managing chronic hamstring strain.\n\nParticipants will be athletes diagnosed with chronic hamstring strain. Outcomes will include pain intensity, muscle flexibility, and functional performance. The results of this study may help improve rehabilitation strategies and provide evidence for the use of dry needling in sports injuries.",[81],"Hamstring Muscle Strain",[23,83],"Hamstring Strain","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2026-04-29",{"date":87,"type":88},"2026-05-06","ACTUAL",{"date":90,"type":75},"2026-05-01",{"date":92,"type":75},"2027-04-30",{"name":5,"class":6},1]