Effects of physiotherapy techniques on painful points of trapezius muscle
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Myofascial trigger points-Myofascial pain syndrome.Disorder of muscle, unspecified
- Registration Number
- IRCT2015100724412N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Vice Chancellor for Research of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (TUOMS).
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
18-35 years old; Subjects have to exhibit a latent trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle, either on the left or right side; Normal Body Mass Index (BMI); Local pain 3-7/10 on a visual analogue scale elicited by the application of 2.5 kg/cm2 of pressure with an algometer; Non athletic
Exclusion criteria: Diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy determined by their primary care physician; Diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome; neck or shoulder surgery within the past year; Having undergone myofascial pain therapy in the cervical region within the past month before the study; Any sensory disturbances in the trapezius region.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Visual analogue scale. Timepoint: On first session before treatment, On third session five minutes after treatment, On follow up session one week after third session. Method of measurement: VAS ruler.;Pressure pain threshold. Timepoint: On first session before treatment, On third session five minutes after treatment, On follow up session one week after third session. Method of measurement: Algometer.;Active range of motion of lateral flexion. Timepoint: On first session before treatment, On third session five minutes after treatment, On follow up session one week after third session. Method of measurement: goniometer.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
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