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Reliability of quantitative sensory testing on myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle of individuals with chronic neck pain

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Author(s):
Almir Vieira Dibai Filho [1] ; Alessandra Kelly de Oliveira [2] ; Matheus Pereira Oliveira [3] ; Marília Artese Barros [4] ; Débora Bevilaqua-Grossi ; Rinaldo Roberto de Jesus Guirro
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal do Maranhão - Brasil
[2] Universidade de São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto Medical School. Department of Health Sciences - Brasil
[3] Universidade de São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto Medical School. Department of Health Sciences - Brasil
[4] Universidade de São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto Medical School. Department of Health Sciences - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira; v. 68, n. 1, p. 56-60, 2022-02-23.
Abstract

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to measure the intra- and inter-rater reliability of the quantitative sensory testing for measuring the thermal pain threshold on myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle of individuals with chronic neck pain. METHODS: Thirty female participants were included, aged between 18 and 45 years and with bilateral myofascial trigger points, active and centrally located in the upper trapezius muscle. Two measurements with quantitative sensory testing were performed by each examiner at an interval of 1 week between them. RESULTS: We observed substantial reliability for the intra-rater analysis (intraclass correlation coefficient ranging between 0.876 and 0.896) and excellent reliability for the inter-rater analysis (intraclass correlation coefficient ranging between 0.917 and 0.954). CONCLUSION: The measurement of the thermal pain threshold on myofascial trigger points in individuals with chronic neck pain has acceptable reliability values, supporting the use of the quantitative sensory testing in the research setting and the clinical environment. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/19368-8 - Effectiveness of physiotherapy resources in the treatment of myofascial trigger points in patients with neck pain: blinded randomized clinical trial
Grantee:Rinaldo Roberto de Jesus Guirro
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 13/09753-1 - Effectiveness of physiotherapeutic resources in the treatment of myofascial trigger points in patients with neck pain: blinded randomized clinical trial
Grantee:Almir Vieira Dibai Filho
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate