Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2010-07-31
2011-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Traditional Thai massage
The participants will receive thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks
Traditional Thai massage
The participants will receive thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks
Ultrasound therapy and hot pack
The participants will receive thirty minutes session of Ultrasound therapy and hot pack for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks
Ultrasound therapy and hot pack
Interventions
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Traditional Thai massage
The participants will receive thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks
Ultrasound therapy and hot pack
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Age between 18 - 50 years old
3. The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain (VAS ≥ 3) for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the scapular region (serratus posterior superior, rhomboid groups, levator scapulae and trapezius muscles). Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition.
4. The participants will be able to follow instructions.
5. Good communication and cooperation.
Exclusion Criteria
* Rotator cuff disease
* Cervical radiculopathy
* Degenerative shoulder joint disease
* Shoulder stiffness
2. Contraindications of traditional Thai massage
* Contagious skin disease
* Injury or inflammation of muscle
* Bone fracture and/or joint dislocation
* Open wound
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Drug and/or alcohol intoxication
18 Years
50 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Khon Kaen University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
Locations
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Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
Muang, Changwat Khon Kaen, Thailand
School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
Muang, Changwat Khon Kaen, Thailand
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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527090004-4
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id