Validity, reliability, and responsiveness of hardness meter in person with Myofascial trigger points on upper trapezius muscle
- Conditions
- Office workers with Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs)Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS)Upper trapezius (UT) Muscle
- Registration Number
- TCTR20240618009
- Lead Sponsor
- Faculty of Associated Medical Science (AMS)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending (Not yet recruiting)
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 36
1) Office Workers of both male and female genders, aged between 18-40 years.
2) Diagnosed as be Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in the upper trapezius muscle (one-side): (taut band; tenderness within taut band; pain recognition )
3) Able to read and understand Thai leagues
1) Symptoms or diseases related to abnormalities in muscle structure
2) Symptoms or diseases related to circulatory issues, such as diabetes,
heart conditions, and hypertension (high blood pressure)
3) Other abnormalities in the musculoskeletal system and those diagnosed in the neck, chest, and arms area
4) Have a history of injury or surgery in the neck-chest-arms area
5) Participants who are taking blood thinners such as warfarin, enoxaparin, heparin, etc.
6) Participants at risk of osteoporosis, particularly females with a history of hysterectomy and early menopause (before the age of 40).
7) hemophilia, the bleeding never stops.
8) Pregnant
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Tissue hardness (TH) baseline, post-treatment Tissue hardness meter and algometer
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain intensity baseline, post-treatment Visual Analogue Scale,Cervical Range of Motion baseline, post-treatment CROM,Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) baseline, post-treatment Tissue hardness meter and algometer,Neck Disability Index (NDI) baseline, post-treatment Neck Disability Index: Thai-NDI