Dry Needling Versus Strain-counterstrain on the Upper Trapezius

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

39 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-02-28

Study Completion Date

2011-09-30

Brief Summary

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This study investigates the effect of two different techniques (dry needling and Strain-counterstrain manual technique) on the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point (MTP). Subjects with active or latent MTP in this location of the muscle will be identified and will be randomly assigned to one out of three groups: dry needling, strain-counterstrain or placebo manual technique. Pain pressure threshold, provoked pain, pain at rest, neck disability and electromyography (EMG) activity of the upper trapezius will be registered before and after six sessions of treatment.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Neck Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Dry Needling of trigger point

Deep dry needling will be applied on the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Dry needling

Intervention Type OTHER

Deep dry needling until achieving twitch response of the muscle

Strain-counterstraing technique

This manual technique will be applied at the upper trapezius.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Strain-counterstrain technique

Intervention Type OTHER

A manual technique to release tension of painful muscles.

Placebo manual technique

A technique simulating strain-counterstrain, but without any therapeutic manoeuvre will be applied at the upper trapezius site.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo manual technique

Intervention Type OTHER

A placebo technique, consisting of manual contact of the therapist with the patient without any further therapeutic approach

Interventions

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Dry needling

Deep dry needling until achieving twitch response of the muscle

Intervention Type OTHER

Strain-counterstrain technique

A manual technique to release tension of painful muscles.

Intervention Type OTHER

Placebo manual technique

A placebo technique, consisting of manual contact of the therapist with the patient without any further therapeutic approach

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Active myofascial trigger point at the upper trapezius

Exclusion Criteria

* Diagnosed fibromyalgia
* Cervical radiculopathy
* Facial neuralgia
* Coagulation alteration
* Cancer
* Allergy (included needles)
* History of cervical or shoulder surgery
* History of deep venous thrombosis
* History of myopathy
* History of infiltration at upper trapezius trigger point
* Anticoagulant medication
* Aspirin intake during the last 3 days
* Drug intake (AINES, narcotics, antiepileptics, or any other analgesic medication)
* Pregnancy

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes