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NCT Number: NCT01275482

Effectiveness of Transverse Friction Massage in Latent Myofascial Trigger Points in Anterior Deltoid Muscle

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Transverse Friction Massage (TFM) in Latent Myofascial Trigger points (MTrP) is more effective making this technique in two different ways.

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Key information

Conditions

Myofascial Trigger Points Myofascial Pain

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Primary location

UCLM

Toledo, 45071, Spain

About this study

The investigators divide in two groups. The investigators apply the TFM in similar way in both, but the investigators cause local twitch response (isolated contraction of muscle fibers containing the latent trigger points)just in one group. So the investigators want to know whether the effectiveness of this technique is due to those local twitch responses, comparing both groups. The investigators asses Strength, range of motion, and overall, pressure pain thresholds to evaluate the pain sensitivity progress.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Having latent myofascial trigger points in anterior deltoid
  • Visual local twitch response

Exclusion criteria

  • Having active Myofascial trigger points in anterior deltoid
  • Having suffered injuries or surgery in upper limb.
  • Pain in the first evaluation session.
  • Not obtaining local twitch response

Treatment and study plan

Transverse friction massage (TFM)

Procedure

The TFM was describe of Cyriax as an effective method to treat soft tissues. It is a massage done always in perpendicular direction of damage tissue. During the massage, we can caused isolated contractions from the fiber muscles containing the latent trigger points.

Other names: Cyriax massage

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline in Pressure pain Threshold (PPT)during treatment.

    Time frame: Pre and post treatment every session and 1 week after last session

    The PPT is defined as the minimal amount of pressure where a sense of pressure first changes to discomfort or pain in a certain point

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Transverse Friction Massage Causing or Not Local Twitch Response in Anterior Deltoid Muscle Latent Myofascial Trigger Points

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Jan 12, 2011
Registry last updated
Apr 7, 2011

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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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