Dry needling for football players with long-term hamstring strain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether dry needling, a treatment using thin needles to release muscle tension, helps football players recover from a hamstring injury that has lasted more than 3 months. It aims to see if this treatment can improve recovery and get players back to the game.
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Who can take part
- You are a male football player between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have had a hamstring strain for more than 3 months, confirmed by an ultrasound.
- Your hamstring strain is classified as Grade I or Grade II (mild to moderate).
- You are currently in the competitive phase of football (playing matches).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 21 and 25.
- You have not had dry needling before, have no other leg injuries, and are not in another hamstring rehab program.
Quick eligibility check
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