Effects of Thai Massage on EMG

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-02-28

Study Completion Date

2014-05-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Thai massage on electromyogram in patients with chronic upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome

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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Thai massage

The participants will receive thirty minutes session of Thai massage onto the trapezius muscle for 1 sessions

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Thai massage

Intervention Type OTHER

Sham Microwave diathermy

The participants will receive thirty minutes session of Sham Microwave diathermy onto the trapezius muscle for 1 sessions

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Thai massage

Intervention Type OTHER

Interventions

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Thai massage

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male or female
* Age between 18 - 50 years old
* The participants have experienced spontaneous upper pain for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the s trapezius muscles. Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition.
* The participants will be able to follow instructions.
* Good communication and cooperation.

Exclusion Criteria

* A history of the following diseases or disorders:
* Cervical radiculopathy
* 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

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No