Examination of myofascial stiffness and elasticity in the upper trapezius region in patients with unilateral neck pain.
- Registration Number
- DRKS00031247
- Lead Sponsor
- Fascia Research Project
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 43
Inclusion Criteria
Patients with neck pain, in which one side of the neck (right/left) is affected more severely than the other side
Exclusion Criteria
Previous injuries and surgeries in the neck region
Study & Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method a) Myofascial stiffness and elasticity (measured with the IndentoPro device) in the region of the upper trapezius muscle. <br>b) Passive range-of-motion (ROM) mobility in lateral flexion as well as rotation of the cervical spine (measured with EasyAngle).<br>These examination are conducted only once per patient (since no therapeutic intervention is included in this study).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pressure pain threshold (PPT) measured at the upper trapezius muscle with algometry function of the IndentoPro device