Short-Term Effects of Ischemic Compression Applied in Addition to Classical Massage in the Treatment of Trigger Points
NCT ID: NCT06530329
Last Updated: 2024-07-31
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
22 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-03-15
2024-06-15
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Group 1
Classical massage group
Classical massage
Classical massage was started by general stroking 3 times. Then, it was continued by kneading 3 times. After the kneading movement, fibrocytic nodules on the muscle were searched and friction was applied to the found nodules one by one. The massage of the muscle was completed by applying stroking 3 times. The application was carried out 3 times a week for 2 weeks to evaluate the short-term effect.
Group 2
Classical massage + ischemic compression group
Classical massage
Classical massage was started by general stroking 3 times. Then, it was continued by kneading 3 times. After the kneading movement, fibrocytic nodules on the muscle were searched and friction was applied to the found nodules one by one. The massage of the muscle was completed by applying stroking 3 times. The application was carried out 3 times a week for 2 weeks to evaluate the short-term effect.
Ischemic compression
Ischemic compression was applied to the trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle using an average pressure of 1 kg at a right angle, and after compression, passive stretching was applied to the upper trapezius muscle 3 times in 20-second periods. The application was performed 3 times a week for 2 weeks to evaluate the short-term effect.
Interventions
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Classical massage
Classical massage was started by general stroking 3 times. Then, it was continued by kneading 3 times. After the kneading movement, fibrocytic nodules on the muscle were searched and friction was applied to the found nodules one by one. The massage of the muscle was completed by applying stroking 3 times. The application was carried out 3 times a week for 2 weeks to evaluate the short-term effect.
Ischemic compression
Ischemic compression was applied to the trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle using an average pressure of 1 kg at a right angle, and after compression, passive stretching was applied to the upper trapezius muscle 3 times in 20-second periods. The application was performed 3 times a week for 2 weeks to evaluate the short-term effect.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Having a myofascial trigger point detected in the upper trapezius muscle for at least two weeks
* Being a student or staff of Halic University
* Being literate
Exclusion Criteria
* Having a malignant disease
* Pregnancy
* Menopause
* Having cooperation problems
20 Years
50 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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Halic University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Duygu Şahin Altaç
PT, MSc.
Principal Investigators
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Duygu Sahin Altac, PT, MSc.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Halic Üniversity
Locations
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Halic University
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Alvarez DJ, Rockwell PG. Trigger points: diagnosis and management. Am Fam Physician. 2002 Feb 15;65(4):653-60.
Bethers AH, Swanson DC, Sponbeck JK, Mitchell UH, Draper DO, Feland JB, Johnson AW. Positional release therapy and therapeutic massage reduce muscle trigger and tender points. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Oct;28:264-270. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.07.005. Epub 2021 Jul 14.
Cagnie B, Castelein B, Pollie F, Steelant L, Verhoeyen H, Cools A. Evidence for the Use of Ischemic Compression and Dry Needling in the Management of Trigger Points of the Upper Trapezius in Patients with Neck Pain: A Systematic Review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Jul;94(7):573-83. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000266.
Sahin D, Kaya Mutlu E, Sakar O, Ates G, Inan S, Taskiran H. The effect of the ischaemic compression technique on pain and functionality in temporomandibular disorders: A randomised clinical trial. J Oral Rehabil. 2021 May;48(5):531-541. doi: 10.1111/joor.13145. Epub 2021 Jan 21.
Other Identifiers
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28.07.2024-EDP&DA
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id