Theragun vs Dry Needling on Neck Pain, Range of Motion and Disability Among Heavy Weightlifters

NCT ID: NCT06240975

Last Updated: 2024-02-05

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

28 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-10-20

Study Completion Date

2024-02-20

Brief Summary

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The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A \& B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive Theragun technique. Group B will receive Dry Needling technique.

Detailed Description

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The objective of the study is to determine the Comparative effects of theragun and dry needling on neck pain, range of motion and disability among heavy weightlifters. The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A \& B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive Theragun technique. Group B will receive Dry Needling technique. Neck Disability index (NDI), Universal Goniometer, Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) will be used to assess at the baseline and after the completion of treatment at 6 weeks.

The data will be analyzed by SPSS, version 25. Statistical significance is P=0.05.

Conditions

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Dry Needling Neck Pain Range of Motion Weight Lifting

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

randomized clinical trail
Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors
the assessor who will take the readings is blind

Study Groups

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Theragun Technique

Theragun is a handheld percussive therapy device that can be used for massage and muscle relaxation. Use the Theragun for a designated duration per session, such as 5-10 minutes for 6 weeks

Group Type OTHER

Theragun Technique

Intervention Type OTHER

Use the Theragun for a designated duration per session, such as 5-10 minutes for one session per week for 6 weeks

Dry Needling Technique

Dry needling is a technique in which a fine needle is used to penetrate the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and muscle without the use of an anesthetic. Hold each stretch for an adequate duration (typically 15-30 seconds) to allow for muscle relaxation

Group Type OTHER

Dry Needling Technique

Intervention Type OTHER

Dry needle deep (20 mm) TrP acupuncture of myofascial duration per session, such as 5-10 minutes for one session per week for 6 weeks

Interventions

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Theragun Technique

Use the Theragun for a designated duration per session, such as 5-10 minutes for one session per week for 6 weeks

Intervention Type OTHER

Dry Needling Technique

Dry needle deep (20 mm) TrP acupuncture of myofascial duration per session, such as 5-10 minutes for one session per week for 6 weeks

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* •Male athlete,

* 20 -35 years of age,
* Weight lifting from 1 -2 years,
* Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test positive

Exclusion Criteria

* • Cerebrovascular diseases,

* Migraine,
* Cervicogenic Headache,
* Musculoskeletal, cervical spondylosis, cervical spondylolisthesis,
* Cervical post-operative,
* Traumatic events in the past three months,
* Presence of a physical or mental illness
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Amir Chand, DPT

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Study Principal Investigator

Locations

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Pakistan sports board

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Pakistan

Central Contacts

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Aamir Gul Memon, MS DPT

Role: CONTACT

+92-3173766621

Facility Contacts

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Usama Tahir Butt, bachelors

Role: primary

0301-4703747

Amir Chand, DPT

Role: backup

0331-3447958

References

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 10744172 (View on PubMed)

Liu L, Huang QM, Liu QG, Ye G, Bo CZ, Chen MJ, Li P. Effectiveness of dry needling for myofascial trigger points associated with neck and shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 May;96(5):944-55. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.12.015. Epub 2015 Jan 7.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 25576642 (View on PubMed)

Pecos-Martin D, Montanez-Aguilera FJ, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Urraca-Gesto A, Gomez-Conesa A, Romero-Franco N, Plaza-Manzano G. Effectiveness of dry needling on the lower trapezius in patients with mechanical neck pain: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 May;96(5):775-81. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.12.016. Epub 2015 Jan 9.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 25582412 (View on PubMed)

Yang C, Huang X, Li Y, Sucharit W, Sirasaporn P, Eungpinichpong W. Acute Effects of Percussive Massage Therapy on Thoracolumbar Fascia Thickness and Ultrasound Echo Intensity in Healthy Male Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 7;20(2):1073. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20021073.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Hatefi M, Jaafarpour M, Khani A, Khajavikhan J, Kokhazade T. The Effect of Whole Body Massage on the Process and Physiological Outcome of Trauma ICU Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. J Clin Diagn Res. 2015 Jun;9(6):UC05-8. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/12756.6096. Epub 2015 Jun 1.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Gattie E, Cleland JA, Snodgrass S. The Effectiveness of Trigger Point Dry Needling for Musculoskeletal Conditions by Physical Therapists: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Mar;47(3):133-149. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2017.7096. Epub 2017 Feb 3.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Sams L, Langdown BL, Simons J, Vseteckova J. The Effect Of Percussive Therapy On Musculoskeletal Performance And Experiences Of Pain: A Systematic Literature Review. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023 Apr 1;18(2):309-327. doi: 10.26603/001c.73795. eCollection 2023.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 37020441 (View on PubMed)

Cerezo-Tellez E, Torres-Lacomba M, Fuentes-Gallardo I, Perez-Munoz M, Mayoral-Del-Moral O, Lluch-Girbes E, Prieto-Valiente L, Falla D. Effectiveness of dry needling for chronic nonspecific neck pain: a randomized, single-blinded, clinical trial. Pain. 2016 Sep;157(9):1905-1917. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000591.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 27537209 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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REC/RCR&AHS/23/0437

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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