Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
TP, Myofascial pain
Brief summary
In relation to Myofascial Triggerpoints (MFTrPs) of the upper Trapezius, this study will explore muscle contractility characteristics, the occurrence of post-intervention muscle soreness and the effect of dry needling on muscle contractile characteristics and clinical outcomes.
Interventions
PROCEDUREDry needling
Insertion of acupuncture needle into a myofascial trigger point.
Sponsors
Lundbeck Foundation
Dansk Kiropraktor Fond
IMK Almene Fond
University of Southern Denmark
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 46 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* A clinically relevant MFTrP of the upper Trapezius musculature * Self-reported pain of ≥3 on an eleven-point numerical pain rating scale (NRS-101). * BMI less than 31
Exclusion criteria
* a history of chronic, systemic pathology (e.g. hemophilia) * pre-existing neck/shoulder pathology/surgical procedures, * clinical depression * health-related legal action * pregnant * anti-inflammatory and/or chronic pain medication * had received dry needling for a shoulder/neck disorder within 6 months prior to the study (to raise the level of patient naiveté) suffered from needle phobia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| muscle contractility | 30 minutes | Measurements of maximal isometric muscle force (Fmax), and rate of force development (RDF) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pressure-pain threshold | 60 seconds | Algometer measurement of pressure-pain perception |
| NRS-101 | 60 seconds | Self-reported pain |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed