Effects of MR With TENS Conductive Glove in Adults With Neck Myofascial Syndrome.
Neck Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Neck Pain focused on measuring Neck Pain, Myofascial trigger points, Myofascial release, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, Physiotherapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Presence of at least one trigger point in the upper part of the trapezius muscle
- Age range 22-60 years
- Scoring 10% or higher on the Neck Disability Index
- Scoring of 20mm or more on the Visual Analogue Scale of pain at initial evaluation
- Written consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of acute neck injury
- Sensory disorders in the neck area
- Diagnosis with a serious illness (cancer, severe osteoporosis, infectious or inflammatory processes, fractures, congenital anomalies)
Sites / Locations
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences International Hellenic University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Active Comparator
Group 1: Myofascial release with TENS conductive glove
Group 2: Myofascial release without TENS conductive glove
Group 3: Conventional TENS
Control: Sham TENS
Participants allocated to this group received six sessions of a myofascial release protocol with a TENS conductive glove applying a TENS current of 120Hz frequency through an electrotherapy device.
Participants allocated to this group received the same myofascial release protocol with group 1 without the TENS conductive glove.
Participants allocated to this group received the application of a conventional TENS current.
Participants allocated to this group received the same TENS treatment with group 3, but with the current intensity set to zero to ensure that they received no current.