Effect of Dry Cupping and Ischemic Compression on the Trigger Point on the Upper Trapezius Muscle
NCT ID: NCT05123105
Last Updated: 2021-11-17
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
25 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-01-23
2021-03-30
Brief Summary
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The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of single ischemic compression and single dry cupping therapy on the most common trigger point, on the descending part of the trapezius muscle.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
1. cupping therapy;
\- a minimum interval of 7 days;
2. control test;
\- a minimum interval 7 days;
3. ischemic compression.
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Experimental
Each person participated in three tests with an interval of approximately one week between them.
1) cupping therapy
The participant lay on his front on a couch. The examiner applied a plastic cup on a pre-marked trigger point, suctioned it with a mechanical pump and left it for 2 minutes. This was a stationary application with medium suction force. Therapy was performed on both sides. Measurements were taken before and 2 minutes after the therapy.
2) control test (no intervention)
The participant lay on his front on a couch for 4 minutes without any activity and without anyy intervention. Measurements were taken before and after the session.
3) ischemic compression
The participant lay on his front on a couch. The researcher applied pressure to a pre-marked trigger point using the thumb for 2 minutes until tissue resistance was felt. This included 60-second compression and after a break of a few seconds, another 60 seconds of compression. Therapies were performed on each side. Measurements were taken before and 2 minutes after the therapy.
Interventions
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1) cupping therapy
The participant lay on his front on a couch. The examiner applied a plastic cup on a pre-marked trigger point, suctioned it with a mechanical pump and left it for 2 minutes. This was a stationary application with medium suction force. Therapy was performed on both sides. Measurements were taken before and 2 minutes after the therapy.
2) control test (no intervention)
The participant lay on his front on a couch for 4 minutes without any activity and without anyy intervention. Measurements were taken before and after the session.
3) ischemic compression
The participant lay on his front on a couch. The researcher applied pressure to a pre-marked trigger point using the thumb for 2 minutes until tissue resistance was felt. This included 60-second compression and after a break of a few seconds, another 60 seconds of compression. Therapies were performed on each side. Measurements were taken before and 2 minutes after the therapy.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* student of The Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw
* written consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
* past or current injury of the cervical spine limiting mobility of this segment.
* broken skin at the examination site.
* cardiological disease and use of blood pressure medication, histamine medication and analgesics
* elevated body temperature, illness symptoms and a period of convalescence.
* a missed anti-Covid procedure before each examination.
* inability to find trigger points.
18 Years
30 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Agnieszka Zdrodowska
academic researcher, doctor of science
Principal Investigators
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Agnieszka Zdrodowska, PH.D
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw
Locations
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Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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SKE 01-03/2021
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id