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Validity, reliability, and responsiveness of hardness meter in person with Myofascial trigger points on upper trapezius muscle

Phase 2
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
Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

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
NameTimeMethod
Tissue hardness (TH) baseline, post-treatment Tissue hardness meter and algometer
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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
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