subjects with trigger points in trapezius muscle. Other soft tissue disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Diclofenac phonophoresis group: In phonophoresis group, frequency of ultrasound 1 MHz, continuous mode, intensity 1.5 W/cm2 and duration 4.5 min for diclofenac phonophoresis was used.
Rehabilitation
Diclofenac phonophoresis group: In phonophoresis group, frequency of ultrasound 1 MHz, continuous mode, intensity 1.5 W/cm2 and duration 4.5 min for diclofenac phonophoresis was used.
Ergonomic instructions group: Ergonomic group received instructions in order to maintain appropriate posture during activity of daily livings.
Control group: Ultrasound without output
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for Research of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Age between 18-25, having trigger point in trapezius muscles with main complaint: muscle pain without neurological sign; no history of respiratory diseases; surgery, and neck & thoracic spine structural disorders. Exclusion criteria: no completion of the treatment; using other therapeutic modalities during study; trauma and surgery during the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neck pain. Timepoint: Before intervention,4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire.;Shoulder pain and disability. Timepoint: Before intervention,4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Shoulder Pain and Disability Index. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcome. Timepoint: No secondary outcome. Method of measurement: No secondary outcome. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Asghar Akbari
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed