BACKGROUND: Upper limb nerve root dysfunction with increased active myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius is common problem in patients with cervical radiculopathy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Extracorpeal shock wave on the myo-electric and nerve function responses in patients with cervical radiculopathy.
Randomized controlled clinical trial among Forty eight (48) patients with cervical radiculopathy. They will be allocated randomly by sealed envelopes into two groups: Group (A): will receive a designed physical therapy program in addition to sham Extracorpeal shock wave on upper trapezius. Group (B): will receive Focused Extracorpeal shock wave on the active myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius in addition to the same physical therapy program as in group A. Somatosensory evoked potential for upper limb median nerve will be applied using the Electromyography (EMG) device. Hand grip strength will be assessed using the handheld dynamometer (HHD) , Level of radiating pain will be assessed using the numeric rating scale , Pain and tenderness in upper trapezius muscle will be also assessed using Pressure pain threshold (PPT).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
80
Focused Extracorporeal shock wave for 700 impulses of 0.056 mJ/mm at a frequency of 10 Hz to the taut band and 300 impulses surrounding the taut band was applied as low energy 2 sessions per week for 4 weeks. (EME S.r.l. via Degli Abeti 88/161122 Pesaro \[serial number: EM12681015\], Italy) was used as a focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy apparatus.
(EME S.r.l. via Degli Abeti 88/161122 Pesaro \[serial number: EM12681015\], Italy) was used as a focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy apparatus. The device will be used in the demo mood with no radiation or impulses applied.
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Giza, Dokki, Egypt
RECRUITINGAmplitude of median nerve dermatomal somatosensory evoked potential
After the stimulation was performed and the traces were superimposed to ensure reproducibility, negative near field potential were detected and positive peak was detected to measure the peak to peak amplitude. This amplitude was measured. The distance between positive and negative peak , it is measures in millivolts (mV)
Time frame: Baseline Assessment and Immediately Post Treatment.
Distal Latency of median nerve dermatomal somatosensory evoked potential
Distal latency is defined as the interval between the stimulation of a compound muscle or selective dermatome and the observed response. It is measured in meter per second (m/s)
Time frame: Baseline Assessment and Immediately Post Treatment.
Pain Pressure Threshold on upper trapezius
Pain pressure Threshold (PPT) device will be used to detect tenderness and pain on the active myofascial trigger points on upper trapezius muscle. The 1-cm² rubber tip was applied perpendicularly over the myofascial trigger points and the power is switched on; a required pressure will be exerted on the site of myofascial trigger points by pressing the transducers firmly downwards. Measurements were recorded in kilograms of pressure per square centimeter (kg/cm\^2).
Time frame: Baseline Assessment and Immediately Post Treatment.
Hand grip Strength
Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer will be used, it is a quantitative and an objective measure of the isometric muscular strength of the hand grip. It is a portable dynamometer used as a valid and reliable tool to reflect the upper limb strength. This instrument is scored using force production in kilograms (0-90) or pounds (0-200). Maximum grip was the mean of three trials. For each patient the both sides were assessed before treatment to collect the normative value for each patient. Mean of Maximum grip was compared pre and post treatment for each patient
Time frame: Baseline Assessment and Immediately Post Treatment.
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Level of radiating pain
Numeric rating Scale (NRS) for pain will be used to assess level of pain radiating through the upper limb. Patients are asked to circle the number between 0 and 10 that fits best to their pain intensity . Zero usually represents 'no pain at all' whereas the upper limit represents 'the worst pain ever possible'.
Time frame: Baseline Assessment and Immediately Post Treatment.