Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Management of Myofacial Trigger Point In Trapezius Muscle

Taif University0 sites40 target enrollmentJanuary 2023

Overview

myofascial pain syndrome is considered to be a chronic condition due to sensitive pressure points within the muscle recognized as trigger points

Generally the aim of this study will be :

To investigate the effectiveness of dry needling on trigger point in trapezius muscle
Evaluate the pain level before and after the applications of dry needling on trigger points
compare between the effects of dry needling and physical therapy exercise program

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

January 2023

End Date

June 2023

Last Updated

3 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Sponsor

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Slwa Sami Alattar

Student

Taif University

•Clinically active trigger point and expression of symptoms of neck pain in trapezius which had lasted for at least 3 months.
•Having a pain level higher than 4 and lower than 8 on Visual Analogue Scale ( VAS )
•Did not receive any other form of neck treatment during the previous month.

•Presence of cardiopulmonary disease , the application process requires the subject to be in prone position to expose the area of treatment, this position is un-preferable for cardiopulmonary patients
•History of neck surgery
•Trigger point treatment in the last 30 days
•Any contraindications for dry needling such as local infection, skin disease ,severe postural disorder , tumor , rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spine stenosis and bilateral upper extremity symptoms
•pregnancy