Patients with active myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Dry needle( 50 ×0.25) ,The needle is inserted in trigger points perpendicularly. the needle is left in sit for 10 minutes.Dry needling is done totally 5 session, twice a week..
Sponsors
The university of Tarbiat modares
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals have a history of recurrent pain caused by active trigger points of upper trapezius muscle on the dominant side for at least one year. VAS between 1-5
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of cervical trauma in the last 6 months Radiculopathy of cervical History of surgery in the shoulder and the cervical area History of Dry needling in cervical or treatment of MTrP in the last 6 months Needle phobia Severe postural disorder History of epilepsy, depression, migraine, and any mental health disorders Coagulation and vascular diseases based on diagnosis of medical doctor. Any type of orthopedic and neurological disease that affects on position of shoulder, cervical and their function.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscles activity pattern. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days after the end of the intervention session. Method of measurement: Electromyography device.;Scapulohumeral rhythm. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days after the end of the intervention session. Method of measurement: Motion analysis device. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFarid Bahrpeyma
The University of Tarbiat modares
Outcome results
None listed