An interventional study of Dry needling and Dry cupping in Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Quadratus Lumborum Syndrome and Positional Fault of Pelvis, sponsored by Riphah International University. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-08-30.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This project was a Randomized clinical trial conducted to Compare the effects of dry needling and dry cupping in Positional fault of pelvis due to Myofascial trigger points in Quadratus Lumborum so that we can have best treatment option for patients with myofascial trigger points.
Non Probability Convenient sampling was done. Patients following eligibility criteria from Physiotherapy department of Islam Central hospital, Sialkot were considered. Sample size was calculated with Epitool calculator. 26 Participants were randomly allocated in two groups equally via convenient sampling method. Baseline assessment was done initially. Group A was given Dry needling technique and Group B was given Dry Cupping along with conventional physiotherapy treatment (hot pack and stretching). Duration of research was almost 6 months. Participants were treated 6 times over a 3 week period with 2 treatment sessions per week per patient. Pre and Post treatment readings were taken in 1st and 6th session over a 3 week period respectively. A follow up reading was also taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects. Assessment was done via Pressure pain threshold Scale, Pelvic goniometer and Measuring tape for assessing functional positional fault of pelvis and muscle length of Quadratus Lumborum. All participants were provided written informed consent prior to commencement of the procedures. They were free to quit the treatment at any stage of research. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 23.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Dry needling, hot pack, stretching exercises.
Other: Dry needling
Dry cupping, hot pack, stretching exercises.
Other: Dry cupping
Experimental group 1 got this intervention containing Dry needling for 10 mins, followed by conventional physiotherapy treatment (hot pack and stretching) for 15 mins. Participants were treated 6 times over a 3 week period with 2 treatment sessions per week per patient. Pre and Post treatment readings were taken in 1st and 6th session over a 3 week period respectively. A follow up reading was also taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects. Assessment was done via Pressure pain threshold Scale, Pelvic goniometer and Measuring tape for assessing functional positional fault of pelvis and muscle length of Quadratus lumborum
Experimental group 2 got this intervention containing Dry cupping for 10 mins, followed by conventional physiotherapy treatment (hot pack and stretching) for 15 mins. Participants were treated 6 times over a 3 week period with 2 treatment sessions per week per patient. Pre and Post treatment readings were taken in 1st and 6th session over a 3 week period respectively. A follow up reading was also taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects. Assessment was done via Pressure pain threshold Scale, Pelvic goniometer and Measuring tape for assessing functional positional fault of pelvis and muscle length of Quadratus Lumborum
Change in Pain by 'Pressure Pain Algometer'
Change in Pain from baseline was checked at 6th session by Pressure Pain Algometer. A follow up reading was also taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects.
Time frame: Baseline, 6th session(at 3rd week), follow up session after 1 month
Change in Range of Motion of lumbar spine side flexion by 'Goniometer'
Change in ROM from baseline was measured at 6th session. A follow up reading was taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects. A goniometer is a device that measures an angle or permits rotation of an object to a definite position
Time frame: Baseline, 6th session(at 3rd week), follow up session after 1 month
Change in pain by 'Numeric Pain Rating Scale'
Change in pain from baseline was measured at 6th session. A follow up reading was taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects. The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is an 11 point pain scale that is completed by a patient himself, under the supervision of researcher.
Time frame: Baseline, 6th session(at 3rd week), follow up session after 1 month
Change in Range of Motion of lumbar side flexion by Measuring tape
Change in ROM from baseline was measured at 6th session. A follow up reading was taken after 1 month for checking prolonged post treatment effects. The method for using a tape measure to examine lateral flexion of the spine has been introduced in the literature.
Time frame: Baseline, 6th session(at 3rd week), follow up session after 1 month
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