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Case Studies | Medical Science | India | Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024 | Rating: 4.9 / 10
Treatment of Shoulder Injuries using Dry Needling in Badminton Players
Dr. Priyanka Solanki | Dr. Nimisha Soni
Abstract: These case reports describe the short - term benefits of dry needling in shoulder injuries in five state level female badminton athletes during a month - long intense competitive phase, using both replicable subjective and objective measures. Dry needling of scapulohumeral muscles was carried out. Range of movement, strength and pain were assessed before and after treatment, with a functional assessment of pain immediately after playing and overhead activity, using the Pain Questionnaire. All scores were improved post - treatment and athletes were able to continue overhead activities. Other studies have suggested that myofascial trigger points may cause significant functional weakness and reduced range of motion, with referred pain. Trigger point dry needling has been successful in treating athletes with myofascial pain and impingement symptoms but with only subjective improvement and not during a competitive phase. These cases support the use of dry needling in elite athletes during a competitive phase with short - term pain relief and improved function in shoulder injuries. It may help maintain rotator cuff balance and strength, reducing further pain and injury.
Keywords: dry needling, shoulder injuries, badminton athletes, pain relief, functional improvement
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024,
Pages: 162 - 165