Low-level laser therapy versus myofascial dry needling of vastus lateralis myofascial trigger points
- Authors: Rautenbach, Gerrit
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Myofascial pain syndromes - Chiropractic treatment , Lasers - Therapeutic use , Acupuncture , Quadriceps muscle
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/390228 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/268604 , uj:28515
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: PURPOSE: Myofascial pain syndrome is a common cause of discomfort and disability worldwide with various forms of literature to substantiate it. Myofascial pain syndrome is a condition that is characterised by the presence of myofascial trigger points. These trigger points often refer pain to different areas of the body. Pain associated with myofascial trigger points can present as an acute or chronic pain. This pain is often felt at a site distal from the origin of the trigger point and can be associated with many visceral and systemic conditions. This association between trigger points and other conditions often lead to misdiagnosis; for example, knee pain experienced over the patella or pain radiating distal on the lateral aspect of the calf. The purpose of this study was to determine whether myofascial dry needling or low-level laser therapy was superior in the treatment of myofascial trigger points of the vastus lateralis muscle. The aim of the study is to determine the efficacy of myofascial dry needling versus low level-laser therapy in the treatment of myofascial trigger points in the vastus lateralis muscle. DESIGN: A total of 30 participants participated in the research study and were randomly divided into two groups of 15 participants each. Group A received myofascial dry needling on active vastus lateralis muscle trigger points. Group B received low-level laser therapy on active vastus lateralis muscle trigger points. A total of six treatments sessions were required over a two-week period with a seventh measurement only session. MEASUREMENTS: Subjective data was collected by using the numerical pain-rating scale. Objective data was collected by using a hand-held pressure algometer on active vastus lateralis muscle trigger points. Data was collected on the first, fourth and seventh consultations. OUTCOMES: With regards to the subjective data readings, the results from the numerical pain-rating scale from the intragroup analysis, indicated that both groups improved over the treatment period, with neither group showing a statistically significant improvement over the other. The intergroup analysis showed no statistical significant difference between groups and showed that neither group was superior. With regards to the objective measurements, the intragroup analysis of the pressure algometer readings indicated that both treatment modalities are equally effective. There was no statistically significant difference with intergroup analysis. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the results showed that both myofascial dry needling and low-level laser therapy are equally effective in the treatment of myofascial trigger points of the vastus lateralis muscle...
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Low-level laser therapy versus myofascial dry needling of vastus lateralis myofascial trigger points
- Authors: Rautenbach, Gerrit
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Myofascial pain syndromes - Chiropractic treatment , Lasers - Therapeutic use , Acupuncture , Quadriceps muscle
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/390228 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/268604 , uj:28515
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: PURPOSE: Myofascial pain syndrome is a common cause of discomfort and disability worldwide with various forms of literature to substantiate it. Myofascial pain syndrome is a condition that is characterised by the presence of myofascial trigger points. These trigger points often refer pain to different areas of the body. Pain associated with myofascial trigger points can present as an acute or chronic pain. This pain is often felt at a site distal from the origin of the trigger point and can be associated with many visceral and systemic conditions. This association between trigger points and other conditions often lead to misdiagnosis; for example, knee pain experienced over the patella or pain radiating distal on the lateral aspect of the calf. The purpose of this study was to determine whether myofascial dry needling or low-level laser therapy was superior in the treatment of myofascial trigger points of the vastus lateralis muscle. The aim of the study is to determine the efficacy of myofascial dry needling versus low level-laser therapy in the treatment of myofascial trigger points in the vastus lateralis muscle. DESIGN: A total of 30 participants participated in the research study and were randomly divided into two groups of 15 participants each. Group A received myofascial dry needling on active vastus lateralis muscle trigger points. Group B received low-level laser therapy on active vastus lateralis muscle trigger points. A total of six treatments sessions were required over a two-week period with a seventh measurement only session. MEASUREMENTS: Subjective data was collected by using the numerical pain-rating scale. Objective data was collected by using a hand-held pressure algometer on active vastus lateralis muscle trigger points. Data was collected on the first, fourth and seventh consultations. OUTCOMES: With regards to the subjective data readings, the results from the numerical pain-rating scale from the intragroup analysis, indicated that both groups improved over the treatment period, with neither group showing a statistically significant improvement over the other. The intergroup analysis showed no statistical significant difference between groups and showed that neither group was superior. With regards to the objective measurements, the intragroup analysis of the pressure algometer readings indicated that both treatment modalities are equally effective. There was no statistically significant difference with intergroup analysis. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the results showed that both myofascial dry needling and low-level laser therapy are equally effective in the treatment of myofascial trigger points of the vastus lateralis muscle...
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The effect of sacroiliac joint adjustment in conjunction with myofascial dry needling of the rectus femoris muscle and myofascial dry needling on its own on quadriceps femoris muscle strength
- Authors: Vosloo, Esther
- Date: 2012-05-30
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Acupuncture , Quadriceps muscle , Muscle strength , Sacroiliac joint diseases - Chiropractic treatment , Myofascial dry needling
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2282 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4743
- Description: M.Tech. , This study was conducted to determine the effect of Sacroiliac joint adjustment to the restricted Sacroiliac joint in combination with myofascial dry needling to the active/latent Rectus Femoris muscle trigger point and Rectus Femoris myofascial dry needling on its own on Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength. Thirty participants between the ages of 18 and 40 years were recruited through the use of advertisements placed in and around the University of Johannesburg’s Chiropractic Day Clinic. Participants were assessed for exclusion criteria by performing a Full Case History, Pertinent Physical Examination, Lumbar Spine and Pelvis Regional Examination and S.O.A.P note. The participants who conformed to the specific inclusion criteria were accepted for this study. These participants were randomly placed into two groups of sixteen participants each. Group One receive Sacroiliac joint adjustment to the restricted Sacroiliac joint and ipsilateral myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle active/latent myofascial trigger points. Group two received myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle active/latent myofascial trigger point on the same side as the Sacroiliac joint restriction. Each participant received five treatments over a three week period, i.e. two treatments for the first two weeks and one follow-up treatment in the third week. The subjective data of the patients lower back pain was assessed using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale. The objective data was obtained from the Isometric Dynamometer measuring the Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength before and after each treatment. In addition the Algometer was used for measuring the pressure pain threshold of the Rectus Femoris trigger points. An analysis was performed using Repeated Measures Analysis, t-Test, Frequencis, Descriptives and Friedman’s Tests. The results of this study demonstrate that Sacroiliac joint adjustment to a restricted Sacroiliac joint with ipsilateral myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle showed a statistically significant, but temporary increase in Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength. Myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle on its own was found to be statistically insignificant for the increase in Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength.
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- Authors: Vosloo, Esther
- Date: 2012-05-30
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Acupuncture , Quadriceps muscle , Muscle strength , Sacroiliac joint diseases - Chiropractic treatment , Myofascial dry needling
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2282 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4743
- Description: M.Tech. , This study was conducted to determine the effect of Sacroiliac joint adjustment to the restricted Sacroiliac joint in combination with myofascial dry needling to the active/latent Rectus Femoris muscle trigger point and Rectus Femoris myofascial dry needling on its own on Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength. Thirty participants between the ages of 18 and 40 years were recruited through the use of advertisements placed in and around the University of Johannesburg’s Chiropractic Day Clinic. Participants were assessed for exclusion criteria by performing a Full Case History, Pertinent Physical Examination, Lumbar Spine and Pelvis Regional Examination and S.O.A.P note. The participants who conformed to the specific inclusion criteria were accepted for this study. These participants were randomly placed into two groups of sixteen participants each. Group One receive Sacroiliac joint adjustment to the restricted Sacroiliac joint and ipsilateral myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle active/latent myofascial trigger points. Group two received myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle active/latent myofascial trigger point on the same side as the Sacroiliac joint restriction. Each participant received five treatments over a three week period, i.e. two treatments for the first two weeks and one follow-up treatment in the third week. The subjective data of the patients lower back pain was assessed using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale. The objective data was obtained from the Isometric Dynamometer measuring the Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength before and after each treatment. In addition the Algometer was used for measuring the pressure pain threshold of the Rectus Femoris trigger points. An analysis was performed using Repeated Measures Analysis, t-Test, Frequencis, Descriptives and Friedman’s Tests. The results of this study demonstrate that Sacroiliac joint adjustment to a restricted Sacroiliac joint with ipsilateral myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle showed a statistically significant, but temporary increase in Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength. Myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle on its own was found to be statistically insignificant for the increase in Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength.
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