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The comparison of dry needling and inhibitory Kinesio taping therapeutic effects in female patients with myofascial pain syndrome in upper trapezius muscle

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Myofascial pain syndrome in upper trapezius muscle.
Other primary disorders of muscles
Registration Number
IRCT20151228025732N28
Lead Sponsor
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
75
Inclusion Criteria

Women 20 to 40 years
Having chronic pain that lasts at least 3 months from the start
The presence of tight band in the muscle
Having sensitive points in the upper trapezius muscle
Recognizing pain

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with fibromyalgia
Individuals with Facial Nerve Neuralgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases, Degenerative Diseases, Fractures, Dislocation, Inflammation, Bursitis and Arthritis
Persons with Neck and Shoulder Myopathy, Neuropathy, Myelopathy and Cortical
People with history of neck and shoulder surgery and other areas of the body
People with a history of injection in the trigger points of upper trapezius muscle or acupuncture
People with cancer, Infection, Pain and Pathogenesis, Acquired Immunodeficiency virus
Athletes
people with substance abuse or taking corticosteroid drugs as well as pregnant women
Those who have undergone continuous physiotherapy or exercise during the last two weeks
Those who received dry needles in the last three months
Taking sedative medications or alcohol one week prior to evaluation
People with mental and cognitive impairment and uncorrected vision impairment
People with acrylic skin allergies

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Muscle thickness. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Sonography.;Intensity of pain. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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