myofascial pain syndrome. Other chronic pain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The first intervention group: myofascial release massage for 2 days a week with variable times (gradual increase each week) for 5 weeks in which Swedish massage techniques will be used
Sponsors
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having active trigger points in the trapezius muscle Not using an exercise program or any other modalities which can effects persons pain experience caused by trigger points during the research period. Female gender Absence of pregnancy induvial must not any history of surgery or disorder in the cervical and thoracic spine Not having skin diseases and open wounds Not having an allergy to massage oils The minimum age is 20 and the maximum is 30
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Use of alcohol and other drugs Not participating in massage sessions or training for two consecutive sessions Dissatisfaction with the continuation of the activity and cooperation in the current research Absence of individual during the pre-test and post-test session
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Trigger points pain. Timepoint: Pain measurement will be done at the beginning of the study during the pre-test stage and at the end of the study in the post-test stage. Method of measurement: Using The visual analog scale (VAS) and The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI).;Neck range of motion in flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral flexion movements. Timepoint: Range of motion measurement will be done at the beginning of the study during the pre-test stage and at the end of the study in the post-test stage. Method of measurement: Using Goniometer.;Shoulder range of motion in flexion, extension, abduction, internal and external rotation. Timepoint: Range of motion measurement will be done at the beginning of the study during the pre-test stage and at the end of the study in the post-test stage. Method of measurement: Using Goniometer.;Hand and shoulder performance quality. Timepoint: Hand and shoulder performance quality will be measured at the beginning of the study during the pre-test stage and at the end of the study in the post-test stage. Method of measurement: The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSara Matinfard
Shahid Beheshti University Faculty of Sports Sciences and Health
Outcome results
None listed