The aim of this study is to evaluate whether the intensity of pain perceived during the application of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is determinant for producing changes in pressure pain threshold (PPT) in asymptomatic subjects. The investigators will perform a single controlled random trial to three groups. Two of them will receive ESWT whereas the third group will get a cold pressure test (CPT).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
63
The investigators will apply a light intensity shockwave in the lateral epicondyle with the portable SHOCKMASTER 300 at a 8Hz frequency and 2000 impulses. The intensity will be regulated to reach a 3/10 in the VAS scale, depending on the tolerance of the subject. Each patient will receive between 5 and 10 impulses starting with the lower intensity of the device (middle energy: 1 bar) and will go up towards the target (3/10 in VAS).
The investigators will apply a moderate intensity shockwave in the lateral epicondyle with the portable SHOCKMASTER 300 at a 8Hz frequency and 2000 impulses. The intensity will be regulated to reach a 6/10 in the VAS scale, depending on the tolerance of the subject. Each patient will receive between 5 and 10 impulses starting with the lower intensity of the device (middle energy: 1 bar) and will go up towards the target (6/10 in VAS).
CSEU La Salle Madrid
Madrid, Spain
Pressure pain threshold
The investigators will use a digital algometer (Force Ten FDX Wagner) to measure when pressure becomes pain.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 month
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Patients will place their hand, wide open and up to the wrist, into the inner part of the container and will keep it under water for a maximum time of 2 minutes. If pain is unbearable before the time ends, the participant will be able to withdraw the hand.