The effect of dry needling on muscle activity pattern and scapulohumeral rhythm in patients with active myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Patients with active myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle.

• Registration Number: IRCT20220314054286N1
• Lead Sponsor: The university of Tarbiat modares

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 2 May 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals have a history of recurrent pain caused by active trigger points of upper trapezius muscle on the dominant side for at least one year.
VAS between 1-5

Exclusion Criteria

History of cervical trauma in the last 6 months
Radiculopathy of cervical
History of surgery in the shoulder and the cervical area
History of Dry needling in cervical or treatment of MTrP in the last 6 months
Needle phobia
Severe postural disorder
History of epilepsy, depression, migraine, and any mental health disorders
Coagulation and vascular diseases based on diagnosis of medical doctor.
Any type of orthopedic and neurological disease that affects on position of shoulder, cervical and their function.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Muscles activity pattern. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days after the end of the intervention session. Method of measurement: Electromyography device.;Scapulohumeral rhythm. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days after the end of the intervention session. Method of measurement: Motion analysis device.