Dry Needling for Calf Pain in Amateur Football Players
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether dry needling—inserting thin needles into tight muscle knots in the calf—can reduce pain and improve running speed and performance in young football players. Researchers want to see if this treatment helps athletes play better and feel less discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 25 years old
- You play football at a club level and have for at least one year
- You have a confirmed tight, painful knot (trigger point) in your calf muscle
- You have not had calf muscle tears, fractures, or lower limb surgery
- You are not currently taking muscle relaxants or anti-inflammatory medications
- You do not have bleeding disorders or take blood thinners
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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