Active Trigger Points in Upper Trapezius Muscle.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: High Power Laser: In this group, the dry needle is applied to the most active trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle. Immediately a laser with a power of 1 wat
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Females aged 18-35 years old Cervical pain lasting for 3 months or more Neck pain intensity of at least 3 points based on the VAS scale Presence of a palpable taut band in the muscle Presence of a hypersensitive tender spot in the taut band Local or referred pain elicitation in response to compression
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Contraindications of dry needling(cancer, presence of coagulation and vascular disorders, Pregnancy, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, needle aversion or phobia) Significant psychological disorders Stress in the last week Cervical radiculopathy pain Dizziness History of cervical surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain of palpation. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after, 24 and 48 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Pain Pressure Threshold. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after, 24 and 48 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: By using algometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| General pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after, 24 and 48 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Cervical range of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after and 48 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: By using a goniometer.;Neck disability. Timepoint: Before intervention and 48 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Neck Disability Index. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Motavalian
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed