subjects with trigger points in upper trapezius muscle.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group1: Group A will receive TENS (Burst type Asymetrical rectangular biphasic pulse electrical current) with 100 Hz frequency and 250 microsecond pulse duration for te
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects between 18-50 yrs of age. Subjects who have the ability to read and write. Subject with trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle based on the Travel and Simons diagnistic criteria. Individuals with nonspecific neck pain with a score of at least 3 on the visual analog scale and originating in the trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle, which may also be referred to the area between the scapula and the shoulder.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Fibromyalgia syndrome with specialist physician diagnosis. Postural abnormalities including severe kyphosis or scoliosis where the spine is not in its natural alignment. Congenital deformity in the neck. Taking anticoagulants or using corticosteroids. Use of analgesics within 48 hours before intervention. Alcohol and Drug Use. Cognitive and communication disorders. Sense disorder in the treated area (neck and shoulder area). Symptoms of Radiculopathy. Received treatment for trigger points of the trapezius muscle over the past three months. Degenerative problems of the neck and shoulder joints. History of surgery in the neck or shoulder area. Contraindication to the use of dry needles such as fear of needles and local infection and pregnancy with the risk of miscarriage and menstruation and a serious medical problem. Diagnosis of neurological disorder by a specialist physician. Malignancy and systemic diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity score based on visual analog scale. Timepoint: Pain intensity score will be measured once before the start of the intervention and once after the end of the treatment period ie 2 weeks later. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.;Pressure Pain Threshold score. Timepoint: Pressure Pain Threshold score will be measured once before the start of the intervention and once after the end of the treatment period ie 2 weeks later. Method of measurement: Digital Algometer.;Neck disability score based on Neck Disability Index Questionnaire. Timepoint: Neck Disability Score will be measured once before the start of the intervention and once after the end of the treatment period ie 2 weeks later. Method of measurement: Neck Disability Index questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSeyyed Mohsen Mirbod
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed