scholarly journals Immediate Effect of Kinesio-Taping on Cervical Lateral Flexion Range of Motion in Subjects With Myofascial Trigger Point in Upper Trapezius Muscle

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Shakeri ◽  
A. Massoud Arab ◽  
A. Bargahi
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Lateral Flexion ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Point ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Upper Trapezius Muscle

scholarly journals Myofascial Pain Syndrome Focused on the Upper Trapezius Muscle: A Comparative Randomized Controlled Trial of the Court-Type Traditional Thai Massage versus the Thai Hermit

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 2515690X2110308
Author(s):  
Jurairat Boonruab ◽  
Phiyaphon Poonsuk ◽  
Watchara Damjuti ◽  
Wichit Supamethangkura
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Lower Pain ◽  
Upper Trapezius Muscle

Myofascial pain syndrome is a common problem that can develop at any age. This study compares the efficacy of the court-type traditional Thai massage (CTTM) to the Thai hermit exercise (THE) in improving the cervical range of motion (CROM) and reducing pain in the upper trapezius muscle. In this study, 46 patient subjects were randomized into 2 groups, with 1 group administered CTTM and the other administered THE. Prior to and following the experiment, their demographic characteristics, pain levels and CROM were measured using a visual analog scale (VAS) and a goniometer, respectively. Data was then analyzed using descriptive statistics, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics. The findings indicate that subjects in both groups demonstrated significantly lower pain and significantly better CROM (P < 0.05). In terms of comparative treatment between the CTTM and THE groups, the results were not found to differ in the range of motion, but a clear difference in pain level measured by VAS was found, in which CTTM provides a better way of reducing pain at the trigger point than THE (P < 0.05). From the findings, it can be concluded that both CTTM and THE are comparably efficacious therapies for myofascial pain in the upper trapezius muscle.

Remote Effects of Dry Needling on the Irritability of the Myofascial Trigger Point in the Upper Trapezius Muscle

2010 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chien-Tsung Tsai ◽  
Lin-Fen Hsieh ◽  
Ta-Shen Kuan ◽  
Mu-Jung Kao ◽  
Li-Wei Chou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trigger Point ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Point ◽  
Dry Needling ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Upper Trapezius Muscle
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