Traditional Thai Massage and Scapulocostal Syndrome

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Scapulocostal Syndrome
• Interventions: Other: Traditional Thai massage; Other: Ultrasound therapy and hot pack

• Registration Number: NCT01168180
• Lead Sponsor: Khon Kaen University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of traditional Thai massage on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, muscle tension, anxiety, cervical range of motion, patient satisfaction and side effects in the treatment of scapulocostal syndrome.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-07
• Study First Submitted: 2010-07-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-07-22
• Study First Posted: 2010-07-23
• Status Verified: 2011-06
• Primary Completion: 2011-12
• Study Completion: 2011-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-08-13
• Last Update Posted: 2012-08-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Male or female
2. Age between 18 - 50 years old
3. The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain (VAS ≥ 3) for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the scapular region (serratus posterior superior, rhomboid groups, levator scapulae and trapezius muscles). Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition.
4. The participants will be able to follow instructions.
5. Good communication and cooperation.

Exclusion Criteria

1. A history of the following diseases or disorders:

   • Rotator cuff disease
   • Cervical radiculopathy
   • Degenerative shoulder joint disease
   • Shoulder stiffness

2. Contraindications of traditional Thai massage

   • Contagious skin disease
   • Injury or inflammation of muscle
   • Bone fracture and/or joint dislocation
   • Open wound
   • Uncontrolled hypertension
   • Drug and/or alcohol intoxication

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Traditional Thai massage	Traditional Thai massage	The participants will receive thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks
Ultrasound therapy and hot pack	Ultrasound therapy and hot pack	The participants will receive thirty minutes session of Ultrasound therapy and hot pack for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain intensity (Visual analog scale)	4 months	The intensity of pain will be reported by the participant on a numerical analog scale ranging from 0 to 10. Zero indicates no pain anywhere and 10 indicates the most pain ever experienced.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Side effects	3 weeks
Muscle tension (Visual analog scale)	4 months
State Anxiety Inventory	4 months
Pressure Pain Threshold	4 months
patient satisfaction	3 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University; 🇹🇭 Muang, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University; 🇹🇭 Muang, Khon Kaen, Thailand