Acute Effects of Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Points in the Triceps Surae of Ballet Dancers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

• Main Authors: Jennifer A Janowski (Author), Deanna M L Phelan-Smith (Author), Maria N Kroat Brady (Author), Kelsey L Michels (Author), Alexandra H Timm (Author), Nicole M Boucher (Author), Kedron D Casteen (Author), David Village (Author), Mark D Sleeper (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: North American Sports Medicine Institute, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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# Background There is convincing evidence that dancers suffer injuries to the triceps surae musculature. Research on the immediate effects of dry needling (DN) is limited, and it is important to understand the acute effects of this treatment prior to performance. # Purpose The purpose of this pilot...