Status:
COMPLETED
Traditional Thai Massage and Scapulocostal Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Khon Kaen University
Conditions:
Scapulocostal Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of traditional Thai massage on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, muscle tension, anxiety, cervical range of motion, patient satisfaction an...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female
- Age between 18 - 50 years old
- The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain (VAS ≥ 3) for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the scapular region (serratus posterior superior, rhomboid groups, levator scapulae and trapezius muscles). Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition.
- The participants will be able to follow instructions.
- Good communication and cooperation.
Exclusion
- A history of the following diseases or disorders:
- Rotator cuff disease
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Degenerative shoulder joint disease
- Shoulder stiffness
- Contraindications of traditional Thai massage
- Contagious skin disease
- Injury or inflammation of muscle
- Bone fracture and/or joint dislocation
- Open wound
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Drug and/or alcohol intoxication
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01168180
Start Date
July 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
August 14 2012
Active Locations (2)
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1
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
Muang, Changwat Khon Kaen, Thailand, 40002
2
School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
Muang, Changwat Khon Kaen, Thailand, 40002