Patients With Latent Myofascial Trigger Point Clinical Trial
Official title:
Effects of Thai Massage on Patients With Wrist Extensor Muscles Latent Myofascial Trigger Points
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Thai massage on pressure pain threshold, pain intensity, wrist range of motion, grip strength and patient satisfaction in patients with wrist extensor muscles latent Myofascial trigger points.
| Status | Completed |
| Enrollment | 62 |
| Est. completion date | June 2014 |
| Est. primary completion date | June 2014 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
| Gender | Both |
| Age group | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Male or female - Age between 18 - 40 years old - The participants have at least one latent trigger point in the wrist extensor groups muscles. - The participants will be able to follow instructions. - Good communication and cooperation. Exclusion Criteria: - Contraindications of traditional Thai massage - Tennis elbow or Golf's elbow - Poor skin sentation |
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University | Mueang | Chiang Rai |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| Mae Fah Luang University Hospital |
Thailand,
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry | 5 weeks | Yes | |
| Secondary | Pain scores on visual analog scale | 5 weeks | Yes | |
| Secondary | Wrist Range of motion as a Measure by goniometer | 5 weeks | Yes | |
| Secondary | Grip strength as a measure by hand-held dynamometer | 5 weeks | Yes | |
| Secondary | Patient satisfaction level | 5 weeks | Yes |