CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Scapular Exercise on Patients With Scapulocostal Syndrome

Thailand36 participantsStarted 2014-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of scapular exercise on pain related parameters including pain intensity, 24 hours pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, anxiety and muscle tension in patients with scapulocostal syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Male or female
✓. Age between 18 - 50 years old
✓. The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the scapular region (serratus posterior superior, rhomboid groups, levator scapulae and trapezius muscles). Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition (Chatchawan et al., 2005; Tough et al., 2007).
✓. The participants will be able to follow instructions.
✓. Good communication and cooperation.

What they're measuring

Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry

Timeframe: 6 Weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02067598

SponsorMae Fah Luang University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-05

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