Injuries; Muscle, Nontraumatic Clinical Trial
— PhysiumOfficial title:
Treatment of Muscle Injuries With Physium Therapy.
Muscle injuries are currently particularly frequent among people who participate in sports.
The diagnosis is easily made with an ultrasound study and Shear Wave Elastography.
| Status | Not yet recruiting |
| Enrollment | 20 |
| Est. completion date | August 15, 2019 |
| Est. primary completion date | August 15, 2019 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
| Gender | All |
| Age group | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Patients of both sexes, aged between 20 and 60 years, in an active state of pain and diagnosed with muscle breakdown. Exclusion Criteria: - Patients who are pregnant, have pacemakers and surgically operated in the area to be treated. |
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| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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| University of Cadiz |
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| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Time necessary to return to full sport participation. | Time necessary to return to full sport participation. | Baseline | |
| Secondary | Time necessary to return to full sport participation. | Time necessary to return to full sport participation. | Four weeks. | |
| Secondary | Range of motion. | Measured by goniometer. | Baseline and four weeks | |
| Secondary | The intensity of pain | A 10-point Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS; 0: no pain, 10: maximum pain) will be used to assess the patients' current level of pain, and the worst and lowest level of pain experienced in the preceding week in the area. | Baseline and four weeks | |
| Secondary | Pressure pain thresholds in cervical trigger points | Pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) will be measured with a pressure algometer | Baseline and four weeks | |
| Secondary | Questionnaire SF 12 | The multidimensional health related quality of life | Baseline and four weeks | |
| Secondary | the extent of sports-related muscle injuries | Imaging is crucial to confirm and assess the extent of sports-related muscle injuries and may help to guide management. | Baseline and four weeks |