Patients with myofascial trigger points (MTPs) in the trapezius muscles. Other chronic pain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Plarized low-level laser therapy group: Each patient receives treatment for a period of 2 weeks, 5 sessions a week. The intensity of laser irradiation to the skin surface is 6 J/cm2. I
Treatment - Other
Plarized low-level laser therapy group: Each patient receives treatment for a period of 2 weeks, 5 sessions a week. The intensity of laser irradiation to the skin surface is 6 J/cm2.
low-level laser therapy group: Each patient receives treatment for a period of 2 weeks, 5 sessions a week. The intensity of laser irradiation to the skin surface is 6 J/cm2.
Sponsors
Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences,
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Existence of all major criteria: local pain; radicular pain originating from trigger points; presence of tangible and taut muscular band in involved muscles; reduction in the range of motion and sensitivity along the length of the taut band. At least one of the minor criteria: creation of fast muscular contraction response; spontaneous alteration of pain sensation when pressing trigger points; muscular pain associated with strain.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity. Timepoint: The 1st, 5th and 10th sessions. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale ( VAS). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSeyed Ali Shafiei
Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed