Comparative Effects of Conventional Physical Therapy, Kinesio Taping and ESWT in Upper Trapezius MPS.
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Trapezius Muscle Strain
- Registration Number
- NCT05277259
- Lead Sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yıl University
- Brief Summary
There is no study in the literature comparing both kinesiotaping and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with conventional physical therapy in upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome. In this study, we aimed to make this comparison.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 99
Inclusion Criteria
- Presence of at least 1 active trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle, exacerbation of pain when this point(s) is pressed, painful limitation of cervical lateral flexion and extension.
Exclusion Criteria
- Having a history of spine and upper extremity surgery, neuromuscular disease, active rheumatologic disease, active infection, malignancy, having previously applied ESWT or Kinesio Taping to the back and neck region.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Neck Disability Index (NDI) 6 weeks after baseline (one month after the end of treatment) a self-report questionnaire used to determine how neck pain affects a patient's daily life and to assess the self-rated disability of patients with neck pain. The total score ranges from 0 (no disability) to 50 (total disability).
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) 6 weeks after baseline (one month after the end of treatment) patient's self-assessment of pain, in the range of 0 to 10, higher scores mean a worse outcome
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Measurement of Cervical range of motion (Cervikal ROM) 6 weeks after baseline (one month after the end of treatment) Measuring cervical lateral flexion and cervical extension with a manual goniometer.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Yuzuncu Yil University
🇹🇷Van, Turkey
Yuzuncu Yil University🇹🇷Van, Turkey