Effect of Shock Wave Therapy on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache. a Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- October 6 University
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Kinesiological EMG
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Control group will receive US, TENS, IR and exercises. The treatment group will receive the same program in addition to shock waves therapy. Patients will receive 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.
Detailed Description
Control group will receive US, TENS, IR and exercises. The treatment group will receive the same program in addition to shock waves therapy. Patients will receive 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Factorial
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Double (Participant, Investigator)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 20 Years to 40 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Fifty patients from both genders.
- •Age ranging from 20 to 40 years.
- •Referred by an orthopedist with a diagnosis of Mechanical neck dysfunction (MND) to physical therapy at the outpatient clinic of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, MTI University.
Exclusion Criteria
- •All other disorders.
Arms & Interventions
Treatment Group
The treatment group will receive US, TENS, IR and exercises in addition to shock waves therapy. Patients will receive 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks
Intervention: Shock Wave Therapy (Other)
Treatment Group
The treatment group will receive US, TENS, IR and exercises in addition to shock waves therapy. Patients will receive 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks
Intervention: US, TENS, IR and exercises. (Other)
Control Group
Control group will receive US, TENS, IR and exercises. Patients will receive 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks
Intervention: US, TENS, IR and exercises. (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Kinesiological EMG
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Analysis of root mean square for upper trapezius muscle functions.
Visual analogue scale
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Assess degree of pain from 1 (No Pain) to 10 (Severe Pain)
Neck disability index
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Assess degree of neck disability.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Ahmed Magdy Alshimy
Lecturer Of Neurological Physical Therapy - Faculty Of Physical Therapy - October 6 University
October 6 University