RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06398574

Effects of Dry Needling on the Behavior of the Shoulder Muscles

Effect of Dry Needling Technique on Shoulder Muscle Functionality in Subjects With and Without Shoulder Pain.

Sponsor

University of Alcala

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

May 6, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Shoulder Pain

Summary

The main objective of this study will be to evaluate the effects of the application of the dry needling technique on the activity of the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder. The evaluation of the effects of the application of the dry needling technique will be carried out in subjects with and without shoulder pain.To do this, muscle strength, possible thickness changes in the muscle and electromyographic activity will be measured before and immediately after the application of a dry needling technique. Likewise, other variables will be measured such as the pressure pain threshold (PPT), pain with a Numeric Verbal Scale, kinesiophobia and catastrophism, the shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) and the influence of expectations about dry needling.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Real dry needling and Sham dry needling for people with shoulder pain. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

OTHERReal dry needling

With the subject lying supine, a dry needling technique will be applied to the infraspinatus muscle. First, the most hyperalgesic point in the muscle will be located. Subsequently, Hong's fast-in and fast-out technique will be applied. Ten incisions will be made

OTHERSham dry needling

With the subject lying supine, a sham dry needling technique will be applied to the infraspinatus muscle. First, the most hyperalgesic point in the muscle will be located. Subsequently, Hong's fast-in and fast-out technique will be applied. Ten incisions will be made, simulating the real technique