Effects of Dry Needling on Muscle Function in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis

Effects of Dry Needling on Muscle Function in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of dry needling technique on muscle strength and muscle length in patients with hip osteoarthritis at short term.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed medically with a X-Ray test
• American College of Rheumatology Criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

• Secondary osteoarthritis by a traumatism, Paget disease, inflammatory or metabolic disease, congenital diseases etc.
• Vascular or neurological disease.
• Musculoskeletal pathologies in lumbar spine, pelvis or lower limbs
• Fear of needles