Myofascial pain syndrome in upper trapezius Myofascial pain syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Radial shock wave therapy combined with high level laser therapy,Radial shock wave therapy combined with sham laser therapy
Experimental Device,Experimental Device
Sponsors
Research division, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital,
Mahidol University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 0 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (a) aged more than 18 years (b) could communicate and answer questionnaire Thai form (c) VAS ≥ 60 (d) patients were diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome in upper trapezius from Simon’s criteria.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (a) undergoing for treatment of upper trapezius trigger point (b) with history of cervical spine surgery, cervical disc herniation, cervical spinal stenosis, cervical radiculopathy, fibromyalgia, pathologic findings on cervical X-ray, infection, malignancy, coagulopathy and pregnancy (c) with contraindication for applying RSWT or HLLT such as ulcer, cellulitis or rash etc.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| visual analog scale every weeks visual analog scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain pressure threshold every week Pain pressure threshold,Thai version of neck disability index pre- and post-treatment Thai version of neck disability index,Active cervical ROM of bilateral lateral flexion every week Active cervical ROM of bilateral lateral flexion | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactTharin Waiprasertwong
Siriraj hospital
Outcome results
None listed