Effectiveness Taif University P. O. Box 11099 Taif 21944 Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Management of Myofacial Trigger Point
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Myofacial Trigger Points
- Registration Number
- NCT05614830
- Lead Sponsor
- Taif University
- Brief Summary
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
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- NOT_YET_RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
- 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.
Exclusion Criteria
- 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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain level 6 weeks Will be determined using the visuals analogue scale (VAS)
Neck disability index 6 weeks questionnaire contains 10 items aiming to evaluate the limitation because of neck pain
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Neck Range of motion 6 weeks Will be measured using CROM
Depression 6 weeks Will be determined using the Beck's Depression Inventory ( BDI)