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Filter by:This is a prospective study on chronic low back pain patients aimed at investigating how findings on a physical examination and musculoskeletal ultrasound may correlate with myofascial damage in the lower back. By comparing these findings with a control group and collecting follow up data on patients treated in the course of normal clinical practice, the investigators will be able to discern if fascial pathology contributes to chronic low back pain and if this treatment approach may provide clinical benefit to patients in the form of pain reduction and/or reduction in pain medication use.
73 patients with myofascial pain due to bruxism were included in this study. The patient were allocated into three groups. Group A was treated with occlusal splint, Group B was treated with botulinum toxin injection, Group C was treated with occlusal splint and botulinum toxin injection together. Temporomandibular Disorder Pain Screener (TMD-PS), Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS), Oral Behavior Checklist (OBC), Jaw Function Limitation Scale (JFLS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS) by palpation of the chewing muscles were administered to all patients before treatment and at 6 months after treatment.
Introduction. Myofascial therapy aims to improve fascial restrictions through the application of mechanical stimuli. The eccentric exercises involve the recruitment of fast fibers and help increase muscle volume. Aim. Compare the effectiveness of myofascial induction intervention in the improvement of the range of motion of glenohumeral rotation and the pain perception, with respect to the use of eccentric exercises in volleyball players from 18 to 35 years of age. Study design. Multicenter and single-blind randomized clinical study with follow-up period. Methods. A random assignment of the 40 subjects recruited to the different study groups will be carried out: experimental (myofascial induction technique and eccentric exercises) and control (eccentric exercises). The intervention will last 4 weeks, with a weekly session of 17 and 7 minutes (in the experimental and control group, respectively). The dependent variables and measurement instruments will be: internal and external shoulder rotation (goniometry) and pain perception (visual analog scale). The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test will calculate the distribution of the sample, using parametric tests (t-student to calculate the difference of means between the evaluations in each group and ANOVA of repeated measures to calculate the intra- and intersubject effect) in case of normal. Expected results. To improve the range of motion of glenohumeral joint global rotation and of the perception of pain of the subject.
This pilot study established a minimally invasive biopsy technique to obtain high-quality MTrP tissue samples to evaluate mitochondrial function via high-resolution respirometry.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of myofascial decompression (cupping) and neurodynamic sliding technique for the hamstring on Division I Track and Field athletes who complain of hamstring tightness. Research questions will be: how do these techniques affect hamstring range of motion and flexibility; isometric strength of the hamstring muscle; muscle activation; and rate of force development. The hypotheses of this study are that neurodynamic sliding will have an effect on all variables and myofascial decompression will only have an effect on range of motion.
First, we aim to determine if there is a difference in the rate of improvement, as measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), across a 6 week treatment period between those treated with DN only and those treated with DN and intramuscular electrical stimulation (IES) in subjects with upper trapezius active trigger points (aTrPs). Secondly, we want to determine if improvements in clinical outcomes (NDI and NPRS) of patients with upper trapezius active trigger points (aTrPs) treated with dry needling (DN) alone or dry needling with intramuscular electrical stimulation (DN/IES) are maintained 6 weeks post treatment without further intervention. Research Questions: 1. Is there a difference in the rate of improvement in NDI and NPRS across a 6 week treatment period in subjects with upper trapezius active trigger points (aTrPs) between those treated with DN only and those treated with DN and intramuscular electrical stimulation (IES)? 2. Are improvements in clinical outcomes (NDI and NPRS) of patients with upper trapezius active trigger points (aTrPs) treated with dry needling (DN) maintained 6 weeks post treatment without further intervention? Tertiary exploration: If improvement is maintained, is there a difference in outcome maintenance between groups? Did improvement increase between 6 and 12 weeks?
In patients with a long-lasting TMD syndrome, especially of a muscular nature, palpation examination can locate the trigger points of pain (TrP) in the chewing muscles, i.e., the nodules in the shape of bumps the size of rice or pea grains. Kinesiotaping (KT) is considered as an intervention method that can be used to release latent myofascial trigger points. It is a method that involves applying specific tapes to the patient's skin surface in order to use the natural self-healing processes of the body. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of Kinesiotaping methods and inactivation of Trigger Points on nonpharmacological elimination of pain in patients with functional disorders of the masticatory motor system.
Myofascial Pain is a clinical condition of myalgic pain characterized mainly by the presence of Myofascial Trigger Points. Trigger points can be active or latent and they are described as a hypersensitive spot within a taut band in the muscle. The use of a computer for long periods has been shown as a trigger the trigger points. Dry Needling and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) has been described as good resources to treat myofascial pain. The hypothesis is that the association of the purposed interventions will have greater effects than only the dry needling intervention. The objective is to evaluate the effects of the dry needling and the laser in the treatment of upper trapezius trigger point on women. This study is composed of an evaluation and an intervention proposal with dry needling and LLLT to treat myofascial trigger points. The sample will be composed of 60 women, with 18 to 65 years old, divided into three groups. Twenty individuals will be in group Dry-On that will receive dry needling intervention on the trigger point, followed by LLLT intervention on. Twenty individuals will be in group Dry-Off that will receive dry needling intervention on the trigger point, followed by LLLT intervention turned off. Twenty individuals will be in group Control that will receive dry needling intervention at 1.5 cm from the trigger point, followed by LLLT intervention turned off. All interventions will be performed in one session. Outcome measures for pain, pressure pain threshold, functionality, and muscle activity will be collected.
This study aims to determine whether the injection of botulinum toxin A or placebo (unpreserved 0.9% sodium chloride) into the masseter and temporalis muscles provides pain relief and improved jaw function in those who suffer from myofascial pain disorder. The study hypothesis is that botulinum toxin A injection is superior to placebo. The specific research questions are: 1. Is the injection of botulinum toxin A superior to placebo for the improvement in pain? 2. Is the injection of botulinum toxin A superior to placebo for the improvement in function or quality of life (QOL)? 3. Are there any adverse effects that result from injection of botulinum toxin A or placebo into the masseters and temporalis muscles? Limited data exists to support the use of botulinum toxin A in the management of myofascial pain disorder of the masticatory region. Botulinum toxin A is not FDA approved for intra-muscular injection within the masticatory region. Its use in the masticatory region is considered off-label but performed without significant known complications. This study will provide the opportunity to quantitate and qualitate any complications in a large prospective sample of patients.
The objective of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of deep dry needling in the masseter and temporalis MTrPs on pain, pressure pain threshold (PPT), range of motion and disability in patients with sleep bruxism and myofascial temporomandibular disorders.