Continuous versus pulsed ultrasound on myofascial pain syndrome: Randomized single blind controlled trial.

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
HebaAllah Ahmed ◽  
Olfat Ali ◽  
Mona ElLaithy
Keyword(s):  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽  
Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Single Blind

The Therapeutic Effects of Acupuncture on Patients with Chronic Neck Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (05) ◽  
pp. 849-859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Yuan Sun ◽  
Ching-Liang Hsieh ◽  
Yung-Yen Cheng ◽  
Hung-Chang Hung ◽  
Tsai-Chung Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Single Blind

Chronic neck myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common disorder seen in clinics. There is no gold standard method to treat myofascial pain. We investigated the effects of acupuncture on patients with chronic neck MPS by a single-blind randomized controlled trial. A total of 35 patients were randomly allocated to an acupuncture group (AG) or a sham acupuncture group (SG). Each subject received acupuncture treatment twice per week for three consecutive weeks. The primary outcome measure was quality of life as assessed with Short Form-36, and secondary outcome measures were neck range of motion (ROM), motion-related pain, and Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), as determined by a blinded investigator. The clinical assessments were made before treatment (BT) and after six acupuncture treatments (AT), as well as four weeks (F1) and 12 weeks (F2) after the end of the treatment. A total of 34 patients completed the trial. The results indicated that there is no significant difference in the ROM, motion-related pain, and SF-MPQ scores between AG and SG at AT, F1 and F2 (all p > 0.05). However, AG has greater improvement in physical functioning and role emotional of Short Form-36 quality of life at F2. The results indicate that acupuncture may be used to improve the quality of life in patients with chronic neck MPS.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of myofascial trigger point therapy on myofascial pain syndrome trigger points

1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Andrew D Jones
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Point ◽  
Trigger Point Therapy ◽  
Single Blind

The efficacy of myofascial trigger point therapy in treatment of myofasciitis was evaluated in a single blind, randomised, placebo controlled trial. The patient population consisted of twenty individuals who presented with one of the following: upper-back pain, shoulder pain, and neck-pain and or headaches and who were diagnosed as having myofasciitis.

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.

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