Effects of Dry Needling the Calf Muscles on Biomechanics and Muscle Function in Individuals With Restricted Dorsiflexion

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT07474948

University of Dayton40 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the acute effects of dry needling the soleus muscle in individuals with limited ankle mobility

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Ankle Stiffness

Interventions

Dry needlingPROCEDURE

Dry needling to the soleus muscle

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals must present with decreased dorsiflexion measurement during screening of 35° or less unilaterally or bilaterally based on the weight bearing lunge test Exclusion Criteria: * Current and/or historical lower extremity injury or surgery within the last six months * Musculoskeletal or neurological disorders that could impact balance or normal lower extremity function * Extreme phobia of needles * On blood thinners * Chance of pregnancy * Known problems with immune system, * Presence of diseases or infections that can be spread through bodily fluids

Locations (1)

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Peak ankle dorsiflexion

The maximum amount of ankle forward bending during the movement. Measured in degrees using both inclinometry and motion capture-based relative segment angles in 3D..

Time frame: Pre-post testing on the same day. Post testing will occur within 60 minutes of the intervention.

Peak ground reaction force

The maximum amount of propulsive force measured by a 3D force platform during the movement. Measured in Newtons.

Time frame: Pre-post testing on the same day. Post testing will occur within 60 minutes of the intervention.

Peak muscle activation

The maximum amount of electrical excitation of the soleus muscle during the movement. Measured in mV using surface electromyography.

Time frame: Pre-post testing on the same day. Post testing will occur within 60 minutes of the intervention.

Tissue stiffness

A measure of the tissue compliance or stiffness of the soleus muscle. Measured in kPa using ultrasound-based shear wave elastography.

Time frame: Pre-post testing on the same day. Post testing will occur within 60 minutes of the intervention.

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