Effect of Scapular Mobilization on Patients With Scapular Pain Associated With Myofascial Trigger Point

Mae Fah Luang University Hospital1 site in 1 country38 target enrollmentMay 2015

ConditionsMyofascial Pain Syndrome

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Sponsor: Mae Fah Luang University Hospital
Enrollment: 38
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Pain score on Visual analog scale
Last Updated: 10 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of scapular mobilization on pain related parameters including pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, muscle tension, anxiety, Scapular range of motion, patient satisfaction in patients with scapular pain associated with myofascial trigger point:

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

May 2015

End Date

August 2015

Last Updated

10 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Mae Fah Luang University Hospital

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Dr. Vitsarut Buttagat

Mae Fah Luang University Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the muscles surrounding the scapula. Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition.
•The participants will be able to follow instructions.
•Good communication and cooperation.

Exclusion Criteria

•Shoulder impingement syndrome
•Adhesive capsulitis
•Shoulder instability
•Shoulder arthritides
•Shoulder dislocation and/or bone fracture
•Hypermobility of shoulder joint
•Open wound
•Drug and/or alcohol intoxication
•Contraindications of mobilization

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain score on Visual analog scale

Time Frame: 5 weeks

The intensity of pain will be reported by the participant on a visual analog scale ranging from 0 to 10. Zero indicates no pain anywhere and 10 indicates the most pain ever experienced.