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ArticleReumatologia2026

Effect of dry needling therapy on hip range of motion as a component of functional performance in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial.

Joanna Barbara Rajfur, Katarzyna Joanna Rajfur, Grzegorz Głąb, Beata Fras-Łabanc, Jakub Taradaj

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Article in Reumatologia, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Joanna Barbara RajfurInstitute of Health Sciences, University of Opole, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0804-1301
Katarzyna Joanna RajfurInstitute of Health Sciences, University of Opole, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0804-1301
Grzegorz GłąbInstitute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8171-3701
Beata Fras-ŁabancInstitute of Health Sciences, University of Opole, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1794-0384
Jakub TaradajInstitute of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences, Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1796-5832

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Abstract

Introduction: The dry needling (DN) method is increasingly used in the treatment of low back pain (LBP). It involves inserting a thin needle into the tissue without anesthesia or injection. The therapeutic effect of DN is related to the change in the mechanical sensitivity of muscle tissue and reducing pain in patients with musculoskeletal dysfunctions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of DN according to the Five Regulatory Systems Concept (FRSc) on the range of motion of the hip joints as a component of functional performance in patients with chronic LBP. Material and methods: The study included 46 patients with LBP assigned to the experimental group ( Results: In the measurements of the range of hip movement for both lower limbs in both groups there were statistically significant differences (main effect: Conclusions: The use of DN according to the FRSc contributes to improved hip range of motion in patients with LBP. When used in conjunction with an exercise program, it can be an effective adjunct to standard physiotherapy for patients with LBP.

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dry needlingfunctional performancehip joint range of motionlow back pain

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PMCPMC13267326

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