None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Self-myofascial release (SMR) and Dry needling: Group A-SMR using Foam Roller Group-Using a foam roller(45 sec,5 reps)
Group B-Dry Needling(two needles in the medial head and two needle
Sponsors
None
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Normal Individuals with a weight bearing lunge test value of less or equal to 6 cm 2.Active or Latent Trigger point over calf muscles 3.Individuals with the ability to understand the study and the informed consent, as well as having signed the consent form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Needle phobia 2.Needle allergy or hypersensitivity to metals 3.The presence of coagulopathy or use of anticoagulants according to medical criteria 4.The presence of peripheral arterial vascular disease 5.Pregnancy 6.Dermatological disease affecting the DN area; 7.The presence of any chronic medical condition which might preclude participation in the study, such as malignancy, systemic inflammatory disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, septic arthritis), neurological diseases, polyneuropathy, mononeuropathy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Closed Chain Dorsiflexion Range-Weight bearing Lunge Test 2.Muscle Performance-Heel Raises 3.Pain-Visual Analog Scale 4.Lateral Step-Down Test 5.Range of Motion Timepoint: All the outcome measures will be measured pre and post intervention after one time application of treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactPratiksha Hegde
Sunandan Divatia School of Science,NMIMS University
Outcome results
None listed