Health Condition 1: M791- Myalgia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy: Participants will receive extracorporeal shockwave therapy applied to the upper-trapezius trigger point using an electro-pneumatic device (3000 pulses/
1.3 1.5 bar
6 10 Hz). Treatment will be given 2 sessions/week for 3 weeks (6 sessions). All participants will also follow a standardized clinic exercise and home exercise program with ergonomic advice.
Control In
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants with a trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle in MPS (diagnosis based on criteria made by 2 physiatrists Travell and Simons. that is a well-defined tender hypersensitive palpable nodule located within a taut band of the upper trapezius muscle typically referred to as pain patterns and LTR(Local Twitch Response ) elicited by snapping palpation of the TrP) Onset of pain within 3 months A more painful side will be included in the study (either left or right) Mild to moderate pain intensity at baseline (VAS pain between 3 and 6) Subjects who have not received any treatment for their symptoms in the last 1 month
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Neurological conditions such as cervical disc disorder (radiculopathy herniation myelopathy) or stroke and Parkinsons disease Diagnosed cases of musculoskeletal conditions like rotator cuff tendinitis neck and upper back fracture shoulder impingement syndrome and upper limb deformity (fixed contracture or deformities of the shoulder and neck) Rheumatological diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis Heart diseases Patient with a pacemaker Pregnant women or breastfeeding women Any drug therapy or anticoagulant therapy Presence of skin infection Has the participant received any local anesthesia Severe psychiatric problem Participants with a bleeding tendency Red flag signs like malignancy and vascular disease Surgical history of cervical and shoulder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain Pressure Threshold AlgometerTimepoint: Baseline and after 3 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogous Scale Universal Goniometer Neck Disability IndexTimepoint: 2 Points(baseline and 3 weeks) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Mr K Ramprabhu PT
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan)
Outcome results
None listed