The comparison of short-term effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation ( TENS ) and dry needling on pain, disability and pressure pain threshold in subjects with trigger points in upper trapezius muscle

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences0 个研究点目标入组 45 人开始时间: 待定最近更新: 2020年11月30日

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•Subjects between 18-50 yrs of age.
•Subjects who have the ability to read and write.
•Subject with trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle based on the Travel and Simons diagnistic criteria.
•Individuals with nonspecific neck pain with a score of at least 3 on the visual analog scale and originating in the trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle, which may also be referred to the area between the scapula and the shoulder.

•Fibromyalgia syndrome with specialist physician diagnosis.
•Postural abnormalities including severe kyphosis or scoliosis where the spine is not in its natural alignment.
•Congenital deformity in the neck.
•Taking anticoagulants or using corticosteroids.
•Use of analgesics within 48 hours before intervention.
•Alcohol and Drug Use.
•Cognitive and communication disorders.
•Sense disorder in the treated area (neck and shoulder area).
•Symptoms of Radiculopathy.
•Received treatment for trigger points of the trapezius muscle over the past three months.
•Degenerative problems of the neck and shoulder joints.
•History of surgery in the neck or shoulder area.
•Contraindication to the use of dry needles such as fear of needles and local infection and pregnancy with the risk of miscarriage and menstruation and a serious medical problem.
•Diagnosis of neurological disorder by a specialist physician.
•Malignancy and systemic diseases.

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