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