Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
Myofascial Trigger Points, Liberation for Pression, Therapy Soft Tissue
Brief summary
Background: Latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) of the levator scapulae are high prevalent and may influence the neck and shoulder conditions. The pressure release is one of the most recommended manual therapy techniques. Objective: To determine the time effect of the pressure release technique application in the latent MTrPs of the levator scapulae muscle. Design: A three-arm (1:1:1 ratio), double-blinded, parallel, randomized clinical trial. The manual technique than us apply, be sustained digital pressure with thumbs or with the 2nd-3rd fingers on the PGM below the pain threshold and gradually increases up to a ceiling of tissue resistance (barrier), as decreases, adds more pressure. different times of sustained pressure and the number of repetitions depending on time 30 (group 1, acts as a control), 60 (group 2) and 90 seconds (group 3) shall apply.
Interventions
OTHERPressure release 90
This is a massage technique that aims is eliminate myofascial trigger points for to treat muscle pain.
OTHERPressure release 60
This is a massage technique that aims is eliminate myofascial trigger points for to treat muscle pain.
OTHERPressure release 30
This is a massage technique that aims is eliminate myofascial trigger points for to treat muscle pain.
Sponsors
University of Alcala
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects with aged between 18 and 60 years. * Subjects with presence of latent PGM levator scapulae muscle.
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant. * Subjects with spontaneous pain. * Subjects with neck or shoulder pain. * Subjects with musculoskeletal injuries. * Subjects with neurological problems. * Fibromyalgia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain pressure threshold (PPT) | Change from Baseline PPT at one week | PPT is defined as the minimal amount of pressure that produce pain. The investigators will measure the muscle levator scapular tenderness. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Strength muscle | Change from Baseline strength muscle at one week | The investigators will measure strength muscle with a handheld dynamometer. the subject will have to perform a movement of cervical extension resistance against. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Range of cervical mobility | Change from Baseline range of cervical mobility at one week | The range of cervical mobility will has measure with cervical goniometer |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed