Reliability of assessment of upper trapezius morphology, its mechanical properties and blood flow in female patients with myofascial pain syndrome using ultrasonography

Summary Objective In the present study, the intra-rater reliability of upper trapezius morphology, its mechanical properties and intramuscular blood circulation in females with myofascial pain syndrome were assessed using ultrasonography. Design A total of 37 patients (31.05 ± 10 years old) particip...

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Published in:Journal of bodywork and movement therapies 2017-01, Vol.21 (1), p.35-40
Main Authors: Adigozali, Hakimeh, PhD.PT, Shadmehr, Azadeh, PhD.PT, Ebrahimi, Esmail, PhD.PT, Rezasoltani, Asghar, PhD.PT, Naderi, Farrokh, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Blood flow
Elasticity Imaging Techniques
Female
Hemodynamics
Humans
Myofascial pain syndrome
Myofascial Pain Syndromes - diagnostic imaging
Myofascial Pain Syndromes - physiopathology
Neck Pain - diagnostic imaging
Neck Pain - physiopathology
Observer Variation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Reproducibility of Results
Stiffness
Superficial Back Muscles - diagnostic imaging
Superficial Back Muscles - physiopathology
Trigger Points - diagnostic imaging
Trigger Points - physiopathology
Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
Young Adult
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Summary:Summary Objective In the present study, the intra-rater reliability of upper trapezius morphology, its mechanical properties and intramuscular blood circulation in females with myofascial pain syndrome were assessed using ultrasonography. Design A total of 37 patients (31.05 ± 10 years old) participated in this study. Ultrasonography producer was set up in three stages: a) Gray-scale: to measure muscle thickness, size and area of trigger points; b) Ultrasound elastography: to measure muscle stiffness; and c) Doppler imaging: to assess blood flow indices. Results According to data analysis, all variables, except End Diastolic Velocity (EDV), had excellent reliability (>0.806). Intra-class Correlation Coefficient (ICC) for EDV was 0.738, which was considered a poor to good reliability. Conclusion The results of this study introduced a reliable method for developing details of upper trapezius features using muscular ultrasonography in female patients. These variables could be used for objective examination and provide guidelines for treatment plans in clinical settings.
ISSN:1360-8592
1532-9283
DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.04.010