None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the short-term efficacy of dry needling in improving range of motion (ROM) in throwing athletes with Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit. We hypothesize that dry needling will result in significant enhancements in shoulder ROM, offering a viable and innovative alternative to traditional interventions. The findings could pave the way for incorporating dry needling into routine care for athletes, promoting both injury prevention and performance optimization.
Interventions
Dry needling in the infraspinatus muscle with a 0.30×40 mm needle inserted perpendicular to the scapula, applying the Hong technique, involving rapid entry and exit during 1-2 minutes, aiming to provoke four spasms.
This technique will be performed two days by a kinesiotherapist, separated by one week.
Sponsors
Guillermo García-Pérez-de-Sevilla- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Handball and volleyball players (male or female) aged 18–35 years with a diagnosis of pathological Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (confirmed by two expert physiotherapists), engaged in a minimum of two training sessions per week and one competitive game.
Exclusion criteria
Needle phobia (belonephobia), history of surgery in the affected area, presence of other injuries or systemic diseases, cardiovascular conditions, pregnancy, or inability to attend all treatment sessions.
Outcome results
None listed