
Dry needling does not improve hamstring flexibility in patients with atraumatic knee pain

Dry needling does not improve hamstring flexibility in patients with atraumatic knee pain
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRY NEEDLING AND STRETCHING VS. STRETCHING ALONE ON HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY IN PATIENTS WITH KNEE PAIN: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Oct;11(5):672-683.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
39 young active patients experiencing atraumatic knee pain for greater than two weeks were included in this trial to determine if the addition of dry needling of the hamstring muscles to a standard stretching program improved hamstring range of motion, pain, and function when compared to sham dry needling and the standard stretching program. Multiple follow-ups over a one week period indicated no ...
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