Effects of Dry Needling on Vertical Jump Performance

Launched by SIERRA VARONA SL · Dec 14, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a treatment called dry needling might improve vertical jump performance in female volleyball players. Dry needling involves inserting very thin needles into specific muscle points to relieve tension and improve muscle function. The researchers want to see if this treatment can help players who have tightness in their calf muscles, which can affect their jumping ability.

To participate in the study, women aged 18 to 30 who play volleyball and have not had any lower limb injuries in the last six months can apply. They should also have tight spots in their calf muscles, known as latent myofascial trigger points, and be comfortable performing a specific jumping test called the counter-movement jump. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the dry needling treatment or be in a control group, without knowing which group they are in. This trial is still in the planning stage and hasn’t started recruiting participants yet.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • No lower limb injuries in the last 6 months
• • Presence of latent MTPs in gastrocnemius
• • Be familiar with performing CMJ tests
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Needle phobia
• • Presence of active MTPs in the lower limb
• • Any pathology that prevented the use of dry needling
• • Any pathology that prevented the performance of CMJ test.