Effects of Scapular Exercise on Patients With Scapulocostal Syndrome

Mae Fah Luang University Hospital1 site in 1 country36 target enrollmentJanuary 2014

ConditionsScapular Pain

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Scapular Pain
Sponsor: Mae Fah Luang University Hospital
Enrollment: 36
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry
Status: Completed
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 exercise on pain related parameters including pain intensity, 24 hours pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, anxiety and muscle tension in patients with scapulocostal syndrome.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

January 2014

End Date

May 2014

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

Mae Fah Luang University Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Male or female
•Age between 18 - 50 years old
•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 scapular region (serratus posterior superior, rhomboid groups, levator scapulae and trapezius muscles). Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition (Chatchawan et al., 2005; Tough et al., 2007).
•The participants will be able to follow instructions.
•Good communication and cooperation.