Additional Effect of Static Ultrasound and Diadynamic Currents on Myofascial Trigger Points in a Manual Therapy Program for Patients With Chronic Neck Pain A Randomized Clinical Trial

Autor(es)

Dibai-Filho, Almir Vieira ; de Oliveira, Alessandra Kelly ; Girasol, Carlos Eduardo ; Cancio Dias, Fabiana Rodrigues ; de Jesus Guirro, Rinaldo Roberto

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION; v. 96, n. 4, p. 243-252, APR 2017.
• Citações Web of Science: 5

Resumo

Objective: To assess the additional effect of static ultrasound and diadynamic currents onmyofascial trigger points in amanual therapy programto treat individuals with chronic neck pain. Design: A single-blind randomized trial was conducted. Both men and women, between ages 18 and 45, with chronic neck pain and active myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius were included in the study. Subjects were assigned to 3 different groups: group 1 (n = 20) was treated with manual therapy; group 2 (n = 20) was treated with manual therapy and static ultrasound; group 3 (n = 20) was treated with manual therapy and diadynamic currents. Individuals were assessed before the first treatment session, 48 hours after the first treatment session, 48 hours after the tenth treatment session, and 4 weeks after the last session. Results: There was no group-versus-time interaction for Numeric Rating Scale, Neck Disability Index, Pain-Related Self-Statement Scale, pressure pain threshold, cervical range of motion, and skin temperature (F-value range, 0.089-1.961; P-value range, 0.106-0.977). Moreover, we found no differences between groups regarding electromyographic activity (P > 0.05). Conclusion: The use of static ultrasound or diadynamic currents on myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius associated with a manual therapy program did not generate greater benefits than manual therapy alone. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 15/04076-7 - Correlação entre a temperatura cutânea sobre ponto gatilho miofascial no músculo trapézio superior e a amplitude de movimento, atividade eletromiográfica e dor em indivíduos com cervicalgia crônica
• Beneficiário: Carlos Eduardo Girasol
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Iniciação Científica
• Processo FAPESP: 13/09753-1 - Eficácia de recursos fisioterapêuticos no tratamento dos pontos gatilhos miofasciais em indivíduos com cervicalgia: ensaio clínico randomizado cego
• Beneficiário: Almir Vieira Dibai Filho
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado
• Processo FAPESP: 13/19368-8 - Eficácia de recursos fisioterapêuticos no tratamento dos pontos gatilhos miofasciais em indivíduos com cervicalgia: ensaio clínico randomizado cego
• Beneficiário: Rinaldo Roberto de Jesus Guirro
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular