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Morphological Changes in Asymptomatic Perimandibular Muscles After Dry Needling Assessed With Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating dry needling for Asymptomatic State and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 17 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The articular disc of temporomandibular joint and three muscles of the cervico-facial region (temporal, masseter, sternocleidomastoid) are evaluated by means of sonographic images to observe and measure their dimensions' changes after a dry needling intervention. The participants are asymptomatic subjects and will be randomly divided in 2 groups: half of them are treated on the right side of the face, while the other half on the left side. Our hypothesis is that ultrasonography can reveal changes in the structures measured on the treated side.
Study Details
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Interventions
The use of filiform needles to stimulate muscles and connective tissues. The needle is inserted in a direction perpendicular to the skin, a local twitch response is looked for and, once found, the needle is kept in the muscle without moving for 10 seconds. No substances are injected.