Myofascial pain syndrome in the shoulder among overhead athletes Myofascial pain syndrome, Shoulder pain, Overhead athletes, Deep tissue massage, Shockwave therapy, Magnetic stimulation, Randomized controlled trial, Musculoskeletal pain
Conditions
Interventions
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deep tissue massage,Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy,Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation
Sponsors
Mahidol University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age range 18-40 years 2. All genders were included. 3. Overhead athletes from various sports, including softball, water polo, baseball, volleyball, tennis, handball, swimming, badminton, basketball, squash, racquetball, gymnastics, wheelchair basketball, lacrosse, football (Quarterback only), soccer (Goalkeeper only), and golf 4. Participants must engage in overhead sports activities for at least 5 hours per week regularly 5. Diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) with pain persisting for the past 3 months, confirmed by a physiotherapist or doctor Criteria for MTrPs on side with symptoms or dominant side (1) Taut band on the upper trapezius muscles (2) Palpable tender spots on the upper trapezius muscles (3) Pressure pain threshold (PPT) more than 2.9 kg/sq. cm. for males and more than 2.0 kg/sq cm. for females diagnosed by dolorimeter
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of completing the physical activity readiness questionnaire or undergoing surgery within the last 6 months 2. Rehabilitation on upper back muscles the last 3 months 3. Use of muscle relaxer supplements within the last 6 weeks 4. Use of analgesic medication within the last 6 weeks 5. Presence of infectious skin disease 6. Cervicothoracic spinal pathology 7. Open wounds in the upper back area 8. Metal devices or electronic devices in the body
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| McGill pain questionnaire before the treatment begin, immediately after the first treatment, and following the final treatment session A short form of the McGill pain questionnaire (SF-MPQ),Pressure pain threshold (PPT) before the treatment begin, immediately after the first treatment, and following the final treatment session Pressure algometers | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of motion before the treatment begin, immediately after the first treatment, and following the final treatment session inertial measurement unit technology (IMU),Shoulder pain and disability index before the start of the treatment and after the final treatment session Shoulder pain and disability questionnaire,Seated Single-Arm Shot-Put Test (SSPT) before the start of the treatment and after the final treatment session functional performance of the upper limbs in regular exercise practitioners. push the ball instead of throwing the ball,Heart rate (HR) before the start of the treatment and after the final treatment session smart pulse devices,Quality of life (QoL) before the start of the treatment and after the final treatment session Short form-36 was self-report questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChayanan Kittiteerathamrong
College of sport science and technology, Mahidol university
Outcome results
None listed