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NCT Number: NCT04719689

Comparison of Dry Needling and Dry Cupping in Positional Fault of Pelvis

This project was a Randomized clinical trial conducted to Compare the effects of dry needling and dry cupping in Positional fault of pelvis due to Myofascial trigger points in Quadratus Lumborum so that we can have best treatment option for patients with myofascial trigger points.

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Key information

Conditions

Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial Pain Syndromes Myofascial Trigger Point in Quadratus Lumborum Positional Fault of Pelvis Quadratus Lumborum Syndrome

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Riphah IU

Lahore, 54000, Pakistan

About this study

Non Probability Convenient sampling was done. Patients following eligibility criteria from Physiotherapy department of Islam Central hospital, Sialkot were considered. Sample size was calculated with Epitool calculator. 26 Participants were randomly allocated in two groups equally via convenient sampling method. Baseline assessment was done initially. Group A was given Dry needling technique and Group B was given Dry Cupping along with conventional physiotherapy treatment (hot pack and stretching). Duration of research was almost 6 months. Participants were treated 6 times over a 3 week period with 2 treatment sessions per week per patient. Pre and Post treatment readings were taken in 1st and 6th session over a 3 week period respectively. A follow up reading was also taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects. Assessment was done via Pressure pain threshold Scale, Pelvic goniometer and Measuring tape for assessing functional positional fault of pelvis and muscle length of Quadratus Lumborum. All participants were provided written informed consent prior to commencement of the procedures. They were free to quit the treatment at any stage of research. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 23.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • On palpation the presence of at least 1 active trigger point in quadratus lumborum. So the patient presents with low back pain.
  • Patients presents with positional fault of pelvis (lateral tilt)(4).
  • Patients having chronic Low Back Pain for at least more than 6 months(3).
  • Patients agree to get treatment sessions for the research work.

Exclusion criteria

  • Participants should not have taken any medications like analgesics, anti-coagulants, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or muscle relaxants during this study or even 3 days before this study.
  • Participants should not have received any other treatment for the pain management, because it will affect the results of the study.
  • Patients with bleeding disorders, local or systemic infection, acute muscle trauma.
  • Patients with comorbid conditions.
  • Patients with severe physical disability and true leg length discrepancy(1).
  • Pregnant females

Treatment and study plan

dry needling

Other

Experimental group 1 got this intervention containing Dry needling for 10 mins, followed by conventional physiotherapy treatment (hot pack and stretching) for 15 mins. Participants were treated 6 times over a 3 week period with 2 treatment sessions per week per patient. Pre and Post treatment readings were taken in 1st and 6th session over a 3 week period respectively. A follow up reading was also taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects. Assessment was done via Pressure pain threshold Scale, Pelvic goniometer and Measuring tape for assessing functional positional fault of pelvis and muscle length of Quadratus lumborum

Dry cupping

Other

Experimental group 2 got this intervention containing Dry cupping for 10 mins, followed by conventional physiotherapy treatment (hot pack and stretching) for 15 mins. Participants were treated 6 times over a 3 week period with 2 treatment sessions per week per patient. Pre and Post treatment readings were taken in 1st and 6th session over a 3 week period respectively. A follow up reading was also taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects. Assessment was done via Pressure pain threshold Scale, Pelvic goniometer and Measuring tape for assessing functional positional fault of pelvis and muscle length of Quadratus Lumborum

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Pain by 'Pressure Pain Algometer'

    Time frame: Baseline, 6th session(at 3rd week), follow up session after 1 month

    Change in Pain from baseline was checked at 6th session by Pressure Pain Algometer. A follow up reading was also taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects.

  2. Change in Range of Motion of lumbar spine side flexion by 'Goniometer'

    Time frame: Baseline, 6th session(at 3rd week), follow up session after 1 month

    Change in ROM from baseline was measured at 6th session. A follow up reading was taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects. A goniometer is a device that measures an angle or permits rotation of an object to a definite position

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in pain by 'Numeric Pain Rating Scale'

    Time frame: Baseline, 6th session(at 3rd week), follow up session after 1 month

    Change in pain from baseline was measured at 6th session. A follow up reading was taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects. The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is an 11 point pain scale that is completed by a patient himself, under the supervision of researcher.

  2. Change in Range of Motion of lumbar side flexion by Measuring tape

    Time frame: Baseline, 6th session(at 3rd week), follow up session after 1 month

    Change in ROM from baseline was measured at 6th session. A follow up reading was taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects. The method for using a tape measure to examine lateral flexion of the spine has been introduced in the literature.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Dry Needling and Dry Cupping in Positional Fault of Pelvis Due to Myofascial Trigger Points in Quadratus Lumborum

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jan 22, 2021
Registry last updated
Aug 30, 2021

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