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N/ACompleted· 60 enrolled
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Positional release therapy +1 moreother
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Positional Release Therapy and Therapeutic Massage Reduce Muscle Trigger and Tender Points

Brigham Young University·interventional·Posted Feb 23, 2021·Updated Feb 23, 2021

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Positional release therapy and Therapeutic Massage for Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if positional release therapy (PRT) or therapeutic massage (TM) are more effective at decreasing muscle pain and tightness in the upper trapezius muscle.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsTrigger Point Pain, Myofascial
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedFeb 23, 2021
Enrollment StartDec 5, 2017
Primary CompletionFeb 9, 2018
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2 monthsPosted 5.4 years ago

Interventions

Positional release therapyother

Positional release therapy was administered in the upper trapezius muscle. The muscle was placed in a shortened position with light pressure and held for 90 seconds per treatment location.

Therapeutic Massageother

Participants underwent a petrissage type massage for 5 minutes at the site of the trigger point in the upper trapezius.