Myofascial pain reduction and post-
Conditions
Interventions
We perform dry needling technique intending to produce only one local twitch response. The needle is inserted into the upper trapezius muscle in 12 directions or until the first twitch response is eli
Active Comparator Other,Active Comparator Other
Dryneedling 1,Dryneedling 2
Sponsors
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Phramonkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18-50 Shoulder pain with palpable taut band in the upper trapezius muscle. Significant pain must be reproduced when pressure is applied over the taut band. Pain intensity is at least 4 out of 10 measured by numeric pain rating scale.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having neurodeficit or muscle disease Known case of rheumatic disease Having coagulation disorder Previous neck and shoulder surgery Previous failure of treatment with trigger point injection or needling
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain At baseline and day14 after treatment Verbal numeric rating scale (0-10),Pain pressure threshold At baseline and day14 after treatment Pressure algometer | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Post-treatment soreness At day2 after treatment Yes/No,Duration of post treatment soreness During 14 days after treatment Interview: days of soreness | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactWipoo Kumnerddee
Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
Outcome results
None listed