Treatment of latent trigger points on the maximus gluteus muscle
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: This group receives treatment by dry needling in over 30s in a latent trigger point in the m. gluteus maximus.
Group 2: This group has to stretch statically the gluteus maximus muscle for 30
Sponsors
Privat
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy athletes, without injuries to the lower extremities The athletes train at least 2 times a week.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria are complaints on the buttocks (impingement, injuries, etc.) and instability problems in the ankles (for legal reasons, as a jump on a force plate is not insured). In addition, active trigger points should be present. In addition, the exclusion criteria for needling are the absolute control indications of dry needling according to Swiss guidelines. The following were relevant for the region to be treated: Acute systemic infections with/without fever, blood thinning and coagulation disorders (INR value>1.5), no clear consent of the patient (needle phobia), sensitivity disorders of the buttocks, lymphedema, increased risk of infection, skin changes, tumors, hematomas, osteosyntheses and joint replacement, allergies to materials used in DN (nickel allergy).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The change in strength in the leg is measured after the treatment of the muscle. This change in force is measured over 4 weeks and the difference is statistically recorded | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| no secondary end product evaluated | — |
Countries
Switzerland
Contacts
Public ContactVanessa Di Marzo
Privat
Outcome results
None listed