Dry Needling for Hamstring Injuries in Football Players
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether dry needling—inserting thin needles into muscle to reduce pain and tension—can help football players recover from chronic hamstring strain (a long-lasting injury to the back of the thigh). If effective, it could offer athletes a way to return to competitive play.
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Who can take part
- You are a male football player between 18 and 35 years old
- You have been diagnosed with chronic hamstring strain (confirmed by ultrasound) lasting more than 3 months
- Your hamstring injury is classified as mild or moderate (Grade I or II), not severe
- You are currently playing in competitive football matches
- Your BMI (body mass index) is between 21 and 25 kg/m²
- You have never had dry needling treatment before and are not in another hamstring rehabilitation program
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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