Females with right latent myofascial trigger points (MTP) in the upper trapezius muscle Therapeutic ultrasound, acupoints, Latent myofascial pain
Conditions
Interventions
This study was designed to evaluate 4 groups of women receiving therapeutic ultrasound on different body sites. These include Group 1 therapeutic ultrasound on the upper trapezius muscle at GB 21, Gro
Experimental Other
therapeutic ultrasound on different body sites
Sponsors
Chulalongkorn University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Females 2. Having latent myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle 3. Period of latent myofascial trigger points during 3-12 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Fibromyalgia syndrome 2. History of whiplash injury or cervical spine surgery 3. Pain in the neck that radiates down the arm 4. Treatment history of myalgia and fibrosis syndrome one month prior to study 5. Having menstruation during the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pressure pain threshold (PPT) immediately after received interventions Pressure algometer | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of motion (ROM) of neck movement immediately after received interventions The cervical inclinometer | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSudarat Borisut
Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed