None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Dry Needling group: A total 75 participants will be included in the study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and then participants will be randomly allocated into groups (n-25).
Sponsors
Dr. Varun Kalia
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: University students between the ages of 18 and 25 years, exhibiting hamstring tightness as indicated by a Sit and Reach Test score falling below the normative range or an Active Knee Extension Test showing greater than 20° from full extension, including both male and female participants, who provided voluntary written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of neurological conditions, sciatica, or radiculopathy, recent injuries to the musculoskeletal system or surgeries involving the lower limbs; the use of pain relievers, muscle relaxants, or any ongoing therapeutic interventions ,bleeding disorders, skin infections, or a fear of needles (specifically for the dry needling group).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT).Timepoint: 1 day- Pre test reading before treatment. 1 day- Post test reading after the treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sit & Reach Test.Timepoint: 1 day- Pre test reading before treatment. 1 day- Post test reading after the treatment. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Varun Kalia
Lovely Professonal University Jalandhar
Outcome results
None listed