Exteracorporal shock wave therapy versus phonophoresis therapy for myofascial pain syndrome of neck
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- 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
Name Time Method 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
Name Time Method