Trigger Points Clinical Trial
Latent myofascial trigger points (LMTRP) which impair neuromuscular performance occur in
both, patients and asymptomatic subjects. As evidence suggests that LMTRP can transform into
active trigger points, therapy seems warranted. Besides other modalities, self-massage using
foam rollers (self-myofascial release) has been applied as a treatment. However, there is no
data on the efficacy of this method concerning LMTRP. Thus, the present study aims to
evaluate the effects of different forms of self-myofascial release on LMTRP pain.
Healthy patients with LMTRP in the calf are randomly allocated to one of three groups: 1)
90s static compression of the most sensitive LMTRP by means of the foam roll, 2) dynamic
self-myofascial release rolling back and forth on the calf muscles for 90s using a foam
roller, 3) placebo laser acupuncture of the most sensitive LMTRP. All subjects participate
in a familiarization session with the foam roller one week prior to treatments. As an
outcome, pressure pain threshold is assessed with an algometer. The investigators
hypothesize, that static compression can reduce pressure pain of LMTRP more effective than
dynamic self-myofascial release. The investigators further expect that placebo treatment
will be the least effective method.
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Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Subject), Primary Purpose: Treatment
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