Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Muscle Weakness
Conditions
Keywords
Trigger point, Gluteus medius muscle
Brief summary
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between latent MTrPs and gluteus medius muscle strength in a group of healthy adults.
Detailed description
Latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) do not cause spontaneous pain; however, they may lead to a limited range of motion and muscle weakness. We hypothesized that latent MTrPs might decrease gluteus medius muscle strength in healthy individuals. Forty-eight healthy men will be included in the study. Trigger point examination for the gluteus medius will be performed bilaterally. Subjects with one or more trigger points on the dominant side and those without any trigger points will be assigned to two groups. Muscle strength for gluteus medius will be assessed with a manual muscle tester using the break test technique on both sides. The subjects and the examiners will be blinded. For statistical analysis, the independent sample t-test was used to compare the intergroup differences.
Interventions
The bilateral gluteus medius muscle strength of each participant will be measured by the assessor (MB) blinded to the participants using the Lafayette manual muscle tester. (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette IN, USA). In the participant's side-lying position, the practitioner applied resistance from the upper ankle to the abduction movement with slight flexion of the upper hip. During the measurements, the participants were asked to perform the maximum isometric contraction for 3 seconds. Gluteus medius muscle strength measurements were repeated three times, one minute apart, on the right and left sides. The mean of the measurements was calculated and recorded
Sponsors
Kars State Hospital
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Patient age: 18-40 years. * Absence of musculoskeletal complaints related to the lumbar, sacroiliac, and hip area. * Absence of bilateral latent MTrP in the gluteus medius muscle. * Latent trigger point in the gluteus medius muscle on the dominant side with palpation.
Exclusion criteria
* A history of medical treatment, physical therapy, injection therapy, or surgical treatment related to the lumbar, sacroiliac, and hip area. * History of trauma, or malignancy or being pregnant, or if the patient is in the lactation period. * Bilateral latent MTrP in the gluteus medius muscle. * Presence of latent MTrP on the non-dominant side.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gluteus medius muscle strength | One month | In the participant's side-lying position, the practitioner will be applied resistance from the upper ankle to the abduction movement with slight flexion of the upper hip. During the measurements, the participants will be asked to perform the maximum isometric contraction for 3 seconds. Gluteus medius muscle strength measurements will be repeated three times, one minute apart, on the right and left sides. The mean of the measurements will be calculated and recorded |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed