Muscle Strain Injury. Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients in this group receive Capacitive Tecar therapy ( High frequency electromagnetic currents), with intensity of 20-30 percent for 15 minutes in injury site o
Sponsors
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18-40 Structural hamstring muscle strain injuries ( indirect muscle injuries) Existence of muscle haematoma which is confirmed by imaging test Patients with pain intensity of more than 3, in Visual Analog Scale Absence of history of surgery or metal implantation in lower limb, especially in posterior area of hip and thigh Not using Analgesic and Anticoagulant drugs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Existence of tumor or malignant tissue Having electronic implanted device such as pace maker Open infected wounds Treated with radiotherapy in last 6 month Cardiovascular disorders Tuberclosis Unreliable patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Area size of muscle haematoma. Timepoint: Before intervention, After 10 treatment sessions, After 1 and 2 month follow up. Method of measurement: Ultrasonography imaging. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before intervention, After 10 treatment sessions, After 1 and 2 month follow up. Method of measurement: Based on Visual Analog Scale.;Pain Pressure Threshold. Timepoint: Before intervention, After 10 treatment sessions, After 1 and 2 month follow up. Method of measurement: By using Algometer device.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before intervention, After 10 treatment sessions, After 1 and 2 month follow up. Method of measurement: Using SF-36 questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSeyed Ali Adabi
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed