myofascial trigger point of upper trapezius.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Pressure release: in this technique patients treat with manual pressure on trigger point of muscle. Intervention 2: Dry needling: in this technique trigger point of patient treat with
Treatment - Devices
Treatment - Other
Treatment - Drugs
Pressure release: in this technique patients treat with manual pressure on trigger point of muscle.
Dry needling: in this technique trigger point of patient treat with needle striking.
Phonophoresis: in this method betamethasone solution pass via skin by usage of ultrasonic waves.
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria were presence of tender spot within taut band in the upper trapezius muscle which was painful in response to 25 Newton (N) pressures on it. Exclusion criteria were diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome; history of whiplash; history of neck surgery; myofascial trigger point treatment at least during last past month; presence of cervical radiculopathy that determined by physician; presence of sever postural deviation such as scoliosis or hyper kyphosis; presence of active myofascial trigger point sign include jump sign; local hemorrhage; consumption any anticoagulation drug; usage alcohol or any material that disturb the consciousness of person.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cervical range of motion. Timepoint: Before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: Goniometry.;Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analoge Sclae.;Pain pressure threshold. Timepoint: Before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: Algometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAbbas Tabatabaiee
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed