The Relationship Between Gluteus Medius Latent Trigger Point and Muscle Strength in Healthy Subjects
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 48
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Gluteus medius muscle strength
研究概览
简要总结
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between latent MTrPs and gluteus medius muscle strength in a group of healthy adults.
详细描述
Latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) do not cause spontaneous pain; however, they may lead to a limited range of motion and muscle weakness. We hypothesized that latent MTrPs might decrease gluteus medius muscle strength in healthy individuals. Forty-eight healthy men will be included in the study. Trigger point examination for the gluteus medius will be performed bilaterally. Subjects with one or more trigger points on the dominant side and those without any trigger points will be assigned to two groups. Muscle strength for gluteus medius will be assessed with a manual muscle tester using the "break test" technique on both sides. The subjects and the examiners will be blinded. For statistical analysis, the independent sample t-test was used to compare the intergroup differences.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 40 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Male
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Patient age: 18-40 years.
- •Absence of musculoskeletal complaints related to the lumbar, sacroiliac, and hip area.
- •Absence of bilateral latent MTrP in the gluteus medius muscle.
- •Latent trigger point in the gluteus medius muscle on the dominant side with palpation.
排除标准
- •A history of medical treatment, physical therapy, injection therapy, or surgical treatment related to the lumbar, sacroiliac, and hip area.
- •History of trauma, or malignancy or being pregnant, or if the patient is in the lactation period.
- •Bilateral latent MTrP in the gluteus medius muscle.
- •Presence of latent MTrP on the non-dominant side.
结局指标
主要结局
Gluteus medius muscle strength
时间窗: One month
In the participant's side-lying position, the practitioner will be applied resistance from the upper ankle to the abduction movement with slight flexion of the upper hip. During the measurements, the participants will be asked to perform the maximum isometric contraction for 3 seconds. Gluteus medius muscle strength measurements will be repeated three times, one minute apart, on the right and left sides. The mean of the measurements will be calculated and recorded
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Fatih Bagcier
Medical Doctor
Kars State Hospital