Graston technique versus active soft tissue therapies on latent trigger points of upper trapezius muscle

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: PACTR201907842497075
• Lead Sponsor: noha elserty

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-06-11
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

a minimum of 1 palpable nodule in the upper trapezius muscle
hypersensitive tender spot in a taut band in response to 2.5 kg/cm2 of pressure

Exclusion Criteria

1-A contraindication to manual therapy (inclusive of osteoporosis, thoracic fracture, spinal infection, neoplastic disorders, spondyloarthropathy, clinical examination suggestive of frank disc herniation).
2-A contraindication to Graston technique (inclusive of neoplastic disorders, kidney infection, anticoagulant medication, rheumatoid arthritis, uncontrolled hypertension, thoracic fracture, osteomyelitis or generalized infection)
3-An active history of visceral conditions referring pain to the thoracic spine (inclusive of myocardial ischemia, dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysm, peptic ulcer, acute cholecystitis, pancreatitis, renal colic, acute pyelonephritis)
4-currently receiving care for thoracic pain from any other provider
5-Myofascial pain therapy within the month before the study,
6- Active TP or jump sign.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified