Trigger Points
Conditions
Interventions
Initially, the palpatory clinical examination will be performed to locate the trapezius trigger points. Then, for the Dry Needle Group (GAS), it will consist of 15 subjects, thin monofilament needles
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Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Sergipe
Universidade Federal de Sergipe
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The sample will be composed of subjects who present a moderate level of pain (EVA-3) at the trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle during the clinical examination; which do not present coagulation dysfunctions; fibromyalgia; cervical radiculopathy; surgeries of head, neck, shoulder girdle; not on anti-inflammatory / acupuncture / muscle relaxant treatment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: If the evaluation does not appear; do not agree at any point in the study with the ICF; to give up at any stage of the research; or show Aicmophobia (fear of needles).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of pain and skin temperature at the trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle is expected, as verified by the Visual Analogue Scale and Pressure Algometry; and by the thermographic camera, from the observation of a variation of 5% in the pre and post intervention measurements. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find an increase in the range of motion of the cervical spine, assessed by fleximetry, from the observation of a variation of 5% in the pre and post intervention measurements. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactHeleodório dos Santos
Universidade Federal da Paraiba
Outcome results
None listed