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NCT Number: NCT02913963

Changes on Pain and Range of Motion by the Use of Kinesio Taping in Subjects With Myofascial Trigger Point

The aim of this study is to demonstrate that the application of Kinesio Taping on a myofascial trigger point in the trapezius muscle able to cause a decrease of the trigger point pain and an increase of the cervical range of motion in asymptomatic subjects

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Key information

Conditions

Mobility Limitation Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial Pain Syndromes Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

The use of Kinesio Taping has become very popular for the treatment of many musculoskeletal disorders in recent decades. Of the six variants of application that has the Kinesio Taping, the space correction technique is suggested for pain management. The increased space achieved with this variant decreases the pressure Kinesio Taping by raising the skin directly over the treatment area, reducing chemical irritation receptors and therefore pain. The aim of this study is to demonstrate that the application of this variant of Kinesio Taping on a myofascial trigger point in the trapezius muscle able to cause a decrease of the pain and an increase of the cervical range of motion in asymptomatic subjects. For this, the pressure pain threshold will be measured with a algometer on the trigger point and the range of motion with a cervical goniometer.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Agree to participate in the study (signed informed consent)
  • Presence of latent myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius.

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects in which not clearly identified myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius .
  • Subjects who suffer or have suffered pathologies of upper limb deformities or orthopedic injuries that can alter static and biomechanics of shoulder and neck.
  • Subjects who suffer or have suffered rheumatic or neurological disease or chronic shoulder pain and/or neck
  • Subjects diagnosed with fibromyalgia, myelopathy or radiculopathy.
  • Subjects suffering from any psychiatric disorder (such as anxiety or depression).
  • Subjects who have suffered post-traumatic alteration (whiplash type) or cervical surgery.
  • Pregnancy risk of abortion.
  • Have used analgesics in the 48 hours before participating in the study
  • Subjects presenting any contraindications to the application of Kinesio Taping.
  • Know the Kinesio Taping technique applied in the study.
  • Be receiving physical therapy for any shoulder or neck pathology.

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio taping

Device

Four Kinesio Taping strips will be placed with tension on skin forming an asterisk. The point of intersection of the four strips will be just above the myofascial trigger point. The subject will remain three days with the strips on his skin

Sham Kinesio Taping

Device

Four Kinesio Taping strips will be placed without tension on skin forming an asterisk. The point of intersection of the four strips will be just above the myofascial trigger point. The subject will remain three days with the strips on his skin

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in pressure pain threshold

    Time frame: At the beginning, immediately after intervention and at 72 hours

    Is defined as the minimum force applied which induces pain on myofascial trigger point. Pressure will be applied with algometer

Secondary outcomes

  1. Changes in cervical range of motion

    Time frame: At the beginning, immediately after intervention and at 72 hours

    Cervical range of motion is measuring movement around this segment of the spine. Lateral flexion and rotation. Will be measured with a cervical goniometer

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cardenal Herrera University

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Registry information

Official study title

Changes on Pain and Range of Motion by the Use of Kinesio Taping With Its Corrective of Space Variant on Upper Trapezius Muscle in Subjects With Myofascial Trigger Point

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Sep 26, 2016
Registry last updated
Nov 19, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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