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Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Athletes With Chronic Hamstring Strain
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes in athletes with chronic hamstring strain. Chronic hamstring injuries are common among athletes and often lead to persistent pain, reduced performance, and limitations in daily and sports activities. Dry needling is a therapeutic technique used to target myofascial trigger points and relieve muscle tension. This study will compare the effects of dry needling with conventional physiotherapy interventions to determine its role in managing chronic hamstring strain. Participants will be athletes diagnosed with chronic hamstring strain. Outcomes will include pain intensity, muscle flexibility, and functional performance. The results of this study may help improve rehabilitation strategies and provide evidence for the use of dry needling in sports injuries.
Official title: Effectiveness of Dry Needling on Athletes With Chronic Hamstring Strain
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
38
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2027-04-30
Last Updated
2026-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dry Needling
Participants will receive dry needling treatment applied to active myofascial trigger points in the hamstring muscles (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus). Sterile filiform needles will be inserted into identified trigger points to elicit local twitch responses and reduce muscle pain and tightness. Treatment will be performed in addition to a standardized rehabilitation program including stretching and strengthening exercises for the hamstring muscle group. Sessions will be administered over the study period according to a predefined treatment schedule.
Standard Rehabilitation Program
Participants will receive a standardized rehabilitation program including stretching and eccentric strengthening exercises for hamstring muscles without dry needling.
Locations (1)
Abu Qir General Hospital
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt