Quantitative Ultrasound of Trapezius Muscle in Cervical Myofascial Syndrome

Marmara University60 enrolled

Overview

The myofascial points within the trapezius muscle are hypoechogenic regions that can be depicted via ultrasound imaging. In this study we aimed to demonstrate the hypoechogenic regions within the trapezius muscle and to determine if physical therapy modalities change the appearance and size of these areas. We also wanted to explore if the presence of these areas correlate with pain.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Interventions

Physical TherapyOTHER

Physical therapy consisting of the application of hotpack, TENS and treatment ultrasound

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with myofascial pain syndrome in the cervical region Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of cervical radiculopathies * Previous history of cervical injusy * Presence of rheumatologic diseases

Locations (1)

Ozge Kenis Coskun

Istanbul, Kadikoy, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Visual Analogue Scale

Pain

Time frame: 3 weeks

Central Contacts

Ozge Kenis Coskun

CONTACT

05058294947 ozgekenis@gmail.com

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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