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Exteracorporal shock wave therapy versus phonophoresis therapy for myofascial pain syndrome of neck

Not Applicable
Conditions
Myofascial pain syndrome of neck: Myofacial pain syndrome is regional pain condition of skeletal muscle fibers characterized by the presence of myofascial trigger points.Trigger points of upper trapezius muscle are one of the common reasons of neck and upper limbs pain..
Registration Number
IRCT20190618043931N2
Lead Sponsor
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

Patients with myofascial pain of neck older than 18 years old who had pain in at least one active trigger point located in the upper trapezius muscle
For at least 6 month

Exclusion Criteria

Treatment program for neck or shoulder pain during the last two months
Neck or shoulder surgery during the last two years
Neck radiculopathy
Trauma history
Presence of cardiovascular, respiratory or allergic disease, neck osteoarthritis, presence of coagulation disorders
Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain and quality of life in patients with myofascial pain sydrome of neck. Timepoint: Before the intervention ,immediately and 4 weeks after intervention in each group. Method of measurement: Pain intensity using VAS criteria and quality of life using NDI questionnaire.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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