The effect of kinesio-tape and friction massage on trigger points on the grip power and pain threshold

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Soft Tissue Disorder, Unspecified; atent Trigger Point.

• Registration Number: IRCT2016080126674N3
• Lead Sponsor: Vice Chancellor for Research, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 58

Inclusion Criteria

The existence of unilateral or bilateral latent trigger points of upper trapezius muscle; The existence of palpable taut band in the muscle; The existence of a painful tender spot in the taut band; Age range of 18 to 30 years

Exclusion criteria:
The existence of active trigger points in upper trapezius muscle; The existence of musculo-skeletal disorders in neck and shoulder such as tendinitis, bursitis and impingement syndrome; cervical disk herniation; The existence of radicular pain in upper limb

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain Threshold. Timepoint: 72 Hours. Method of measurement: Pressure Algometer.;Grip Power. Timepoint: 72 Hours. Method of measurement: Dinamometer.