The presence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the angular muscle of the scapula is one of the possible causes of non-specific neck pain. Dry needling (DN) and ischaemic compression (IC) techniques may be useful for the treatment of these MTrPs. Methods: 80 participants were divided into two groups: the dry needling group, which received a single session of DN on the angular muscle plus hyperalgesia (n=40), and the IC group, which received a single session of IC on the angular muscle plus hyperalgesia (n=40). Pain intensity, pain pressure threshold (PPT), range of motion (ROM) and quality of life were assessed at baseline, immediately after, 48 hours and one week after treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
80
Active trigger point puncture of the angularis scapulae muscle
Ischaemic compression at the active trigger point of the angularis scapulae muscle
Universidad Católica de Ávila
Ávila, Completado, Spain
Pain intensity
Pain intensity measured on the VAS scale with a minimum score of 0 (no pain) and a maximum score of 10 (highest possible pain endured).
Time frame: 3 months
pressure pain threshold
pressure on the sore spot measured by algometer and the unit is Newtons.
Time frame: 3 months
range of motion
Joint movement in the cervical spine measured in degrees using a goniometer
Time frame: 3 months
quality life
Measured by physical activity questionnaire. Scoring is based on patients' responses. Minimum of 0, maximum of 100 points.
Time frame: 3 months
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