nonspecific neck pain. Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group:dry needling (Dang bang South Korea, 50*0.3 millimeter) with upper trapezius passive stretch and postural correction education based on pamphlet during 5 sessions, 2
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age range from 18-35 years History of neck pain in the last 3 months Presence of neck pain at least 3 and not more than 6 based on visual analogue scale during last week Presence of at last 3 active trigger points in upper Trapezius muscle, based on Simons et al criteria: 1) presence of palpable taut band 2) presence of hyperirritable spots in a taut band based on participants' history 3) presence of referral pain in a specific pattern during compression or stretch 4) Patient’s recognition of current pain complaint by pressure on the tender nodule 5) jump sign during palpation of spot
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of cervical spine or upper limb surgery during the last year History of traumatic injuries in cervical region including fracture, wiplash during the last year Presence of radiculopathic signs Presence of pain in hip, knee & ankle during the last 3 months Presence of neurological disorders including Neuropathy, Myopathy, Parkinson & Cerebellar lesion Presence of vestibular disorders Presence of uncorrected visual & hearing disorders Presence of acute cognitive disorders ( result number < 23 from MMSE questionnaire) Presence of acute psychopathy (based on acquired number from DASS-21 questionnaire) History of rheumatic disorders History of ?bromyalgia syndrome based on Rheumatology faculty of USA (1990) History of coagulopathy Pregnancy Diabetes History of any treatment or injection of trigger points during the last 3 months Visible severe postural disorders including kyphosis or scoliosis Skin infection or inflammation History of anti coagulant or immuno suppressive drugs Fear of needle
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postural control. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Force plate, kistler, Germany. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: visual analogue scale.;Pain pressure threshold. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Algometer, JTECK, USA.;Side bending & rotation range of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: iPhone 8 application, goniometer.;Functional rating scale. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Persian version of functional rating scale questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFereshteh Navaee
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed