Time Effect of the Pressure Release Technique Application in the Latent Myofascial Trigger Points of the Levator Scapulae
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pain pressure threshold (PPT)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Background: Latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) of the levator scapulae are high prevalent and may influence the neck and shoulder conditions. The pressure release is one of the most recommended manual therapy techniques.
Objective: To determine the time effect of the pressure release technique application in the latent MTrPs of the levator scapulae muscle.
Design: A three-arm (1:1:1 ratio), double-blinded, parallel, randomized clinical trial.
The manual technique than us apply, be sustained digital pressure with thumbs or with the 2nd-3rd fingers on the PGM below the pain threshold and gradually increases up to a ceiling of tissue resistance (barrier), as decreases, adds more pressure. different times of sustained pressure and the number of repetitions depending on time 30 (group 1, acts as a control), 60 (group 2) and 90 seconds (group 3) shall apply.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Subjects with aged between 18 and 60 years.
- •Subjects with presence of latent PGM levator scapulae muscle.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Pregnant.
- •Subjects with spontaneous pain.
- •Subjects with neck or shoulder pain.
- •Subjects with musculoskeletal injuries.
- •Subjects with neurological problems.
- •Fibromyalgia
Arms & Interventions
Application 90 minutes pressure release
Subjects will receive a pressure release technique for 90 seconds in the levator scapula muscle
Intervention: Pressure release 90 (Other)
Application 60 minutes pressure release
Subjects will receive a pressure release technique for 60 seconds in the levator scapula muscle
Intervention: Pressure release 60 (Other)
Application 30 minutes pressure release
Subjects will receive a pressure release technique for 30 seconds in the levator scapula muscle
Intervention: Pressure release 30 (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pain pressure threshold (PPT)
Time Frame: Change from Baseline PPT at one week
PPT is defined as the minimal amount of pressure that produce pain. The investigators will measure the muscle levator scapular tenderness.
Secondary Outcomes
- Strength muscle(Change from Baseline strength muscle at one week)
Investigators
Prof. Dr. Daniel Pecos Martín
Dr. Pecos-Martin, Daniel (Principal Investigator)
University of Alcala