Myofascial pain, musculoskeletal disorders Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial pain, musculoskeletal disorders
Conditions
Interventions
This will be a multicentre interventional study evaluating the effect of Structural Integration (SI) on soft tissue elastic properties, blood perfusion and postural stability parameters in women and m
Sponsors
Opole Medical School
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 30-60 years 2. Consent of the patient to participate in the study 3. Permission of the attending therapist 4. The general state of well-being of the patient on the day of examination assessed by the therapist
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy (in all stages) 2. BMI?>?30 3. The occurrence of pain during sessions 4. Active cancer or a cancer history of <1 year after the end of treatment 5. Psychosomatic disorders 6. Rheumatoid arthritis 7. Acute connective tissue disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| At baseline and 10-weeks: 1. Myofascial tissue stiffness and elasticity measured using the MyotonPro device (Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia) and IndentoPRO Tissue Compliance Meter 2. Muscle blood perfusion measured using Laser Speckle Contrast Analysis (LASCA) The following skeletal muscles will be measured in supine position: Mm. brachio-radialis (BR): forearm in intermediate position. The measurement point will between the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the styloid process of the radial bone- 5 cm below the lateral epicondylitis, on the previously marked line. Mm. biceps brachii, caput longum (BB): forearm in supine position. The measurement point will between line connecting the medial epicondyle of the humerus and acromion- 7 cm above the medial epicondyle, on a previously determined line. Mm adductores: The measurement point will between line connecting base of patella and ischial tuberosity- 20 cm above the ischial tuberosity. The following skeletal muscles will be measured in prone position: Mm. Triceps surae- medial head: feet hang freely behind the table. We determine the line connecting the calcaneus with the medial epicondyle of the femoral bone. We measure 10 cm below the epicondyle on the previously designated line Mm. Erector spinae: 3 cm laterally from the L3 spinous process. forehead based on the dorsal side of the hand Mm. Trapezius: 3 cm from the Th3 spinous process. Forehead based on the dorsal side of the hand 3. Balance and gait analysis measured using the Body balance - Accu Gait - Dynamographic platform 3.1. Measurement of forces (Fx, Fy, Fz) and forces moments (Mx, My, Mz) in statics and dynamics 3.2. Measurement of the center of pressure on the platform (COP) parameter and all its derivatives | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| At baseline and 10-weeks: 1. General health measured using the General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) 2. Mood measured using the Mood Adjective Check List – (UMACL) 3. Emotion measured using the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (INTE) 4. Posture and line curvature measured using Kineod (three-dimensional analysis) 5. Body image perception measured using the Body Image Questionnaire (BIQO) 6. Locus of control measured using the delta questionnaire | — |
Countries
Poland
Outcome results
None listed