Rib manipulations versus ultrasound therapy of rhomboid trigger points and a combination of both protocols in the treatment of inter-scapular pain.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: PACTR201904767474260
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Johannesburg

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-03-26
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

•Female or male participants must be between the ages 18 – 49 to exclude any degenerative diseases that may alter the results of the study.
•Participants with active rhomboid myofascial trigger points (Appendix I). Myofascial trigger points are hypersensitive nodules found within taut bands of skeletal musle. Active rhomboid trigger points produce referred pain patterns that begin along the vertebral border of the scapula between the scapula and paraspinal muscles. The pain can also extend over the supraspinatus portion of the scapula.
•Participants who suffer with inter-scapular pain due to costovertebral restrictions. Pain is sharp and stabbing in nature and is accentuated by deep inspiration, sneezing and coughing. Costovertebral restrictions can be identified by the absence of normal costovertebral motion and local point tenderness which is determined through motion palpation.

Exclusion Criteria

•Any contraindications found to spinal manipulative therapy of the thoracic spine and costovertebral joint as determined by history taking, physical examination and cervical spine regional examination.
•Patients receiving addition therapy for inter-scapular pain at the time of recruitment and for the duration of the study. Additional treatments of chiropractic or medical background may interfere and obscure data which compromises the studies design.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Costovertebral manipulation would be an effective treatment approach in patients with inter-scapular pain.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ltraound therapy is an effective treatment approach for inter-scapular pain;Both chiropractic costovertebral manipulation and ultrasound therapy is an effective treatment approach for inter-scapular pain