Health Condition 1: M791- Myalgia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Cervicothoracic Mobilisation + Conventional Treatment: Moist pack (application for 5-10 minutes in sitting position)
Upper trapezius stretching (passive stretching given in sitting posi
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Diagnosis of trigger point in upper trapezius (Unilateral) according to criteria given by Simons et al 1983. a) A taut palpable band in the affected muscle. b) Exquisite focal tenderness to digital pressure (the trigger point), in the taut band of the muscle. c) A local twitch response, elicited through snapping palpation or needling of the tender spot. d) Reproduction of typical referred pain pattern of Trigger Point in response to compression. (Simons et al 1999) 2) Clinical presentation of unilateral upper trapezius shortness. 3) The ROM of the side contra lateral to presence of trigger point should be decreased than ipsilateral side.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Any contraindication to manual therapy 2) Diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome according to American college of Rheumatology. 3) History of any surgery in cranio-cervical region 4) History of whiplash injury 5) Any diagnosed case of neurological/ Psychological/ psychiatric / dermatological/ deficit or disorders that can affect the study. 6) Participants who are not willing to participate or discontinue.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogue ScaleTimepoint: At Baseline and after 4 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| cervical ROMTimepoint: pre and post treatment of 4 weeks;ain pressure threshold measure through syringe Algometer. (PPT)Timepoint: pre and post treatment of 4 weeks;Neck pain and disability scaleTimepoint: pre and post treatment of 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Vaibhavi Walimbe
MGM School of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed