CompletedNot Applicable

Comparative Effects of Conventional Physical Therapy, Kinesio Taping and ESWT in Upper Trapezius MPS.

Turkey (Türkiye)99 participantsStarted 2022-04-04

Plain-language summary

There is no study in the literature comparing both kinesiotaping and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with conventional physical therapy in upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome. In this study, we aimed to make this comparison.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of at least 1 active trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle, exacerbation of pain when this point(s) is pressed, painful limitation of cervical lateral flexion and extension. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of spine and upper extremity surgery, neuromuscular disease, active rheumatologic disease, active infection, malignancy, having previously applied ESWT or Kinesio Taping to the back and neck region.

What they're measuring

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: at baseline (before the treatment)

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 2 weeks after baseline (at the end of treatment)

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 6 weeks after baseline (one month after the end of treatment)

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: at baseline (before the treatment)

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: 2 weeks after baseline (at the end of treatment)

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: 6 weeks after baseline (one month after the end of treatment)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05277259

SponsorYuzuncu Yil University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-18

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