High Intensity Laser Versus Ischemic Compression on Myofascial Trigger Points in the Upper Trapezius
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Enrollment
- 63
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- cervical range of motion (CROM)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
TO Investigate the effect of high intensity laser versus ischemic compression on myofascial trigger points on neck pain, cervical range of motion,pressure pain thershold and cervical disability and to show that the more effectivness therapy will provide significant clinical value
Detailed Description
Randomized controlled Trial , participants will be assigned into three groups (study group A ,study group B and study group c ) Subject selection will be 63 subjects , 21 subjects in each group with trigger points in the upper trapezius.
Groups
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Masking Description
participants will be divided into three groups of equal number group A , group B ,and group C
,the randomization will be performed by computerized randomization.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 20 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •The age of patients range from 20 to 50 years .
- •patient Body mass index starting from 19 to 25 kg\m.
- •presence of myofascial trigger points in the shortened upper trapezius muscle evaluated .
Exclusion Criteria
- •patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
- •cancer or tumor or any type diagnosed .
- •patients with disc herniation or spinal canal stenosis.
- •pregnancy -
- •patients diagnosed with epilepsy.
Arms & Interventions
ischemic compression ,TENs , ultrasound and isometric exercise
Group B ( study group) will receive ischemic compression ,TENs and ultrasound therapy and isometric exercise.
Intervention: TENs , ultrasound therapy (Device)
TENs , ultrasound and isometric exercise
Group C (control group ) will receive TENs and ultrasound therapy and isometric exercise only.
Intervention: TENs , ultrasound therapy (Device)
high intensity laser , TENs and ultrasound and isometric exercise
Group A ( study group )will receive high intensity laser ,TENs , ultrasound therapy , and isometric exercise.
Intervention: TENs , ultrasound therapy (Device)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
cervical range of motion (CROM)
Time Frame: 30 seconds
All the cervical active movements will be measured by cervical range of motion device (CROM) especially in cervical flexion ,extension and medial and lateral rotation.one tester will document the results. cervical range of motion (cROM) will be measured by using Electronic CROM Goniometer in all ranges.
Secondary Outcomes
- cervical pain(one minute)
Investigators
Alaa mohamed abdelfatah elrefaey
Demonstrator
Cairo University