The prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points and diagnostic criteria of the triceps surae and upper trapezius: a cross sectional study

Physiotherapy ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 278-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Grieve ◽  
Sue Barnett ◽  
Nikki Coghill ◽  
Fiona Cramp
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Triceps Surae ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points ◽  
Upper Trapezius

scholarly journals Prevalence of Myofascial Trigger Points in Poststroke Patients With Painful Shoulders: A Cross‐Sectional Study

PM&R ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1077-1082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge H. Villafañe ◽  
Maria P. Lopez‐Royo ◽  
Pablo Herrero ◽  
Kristin Valdes ◽  
Raquel Cantero‐Téllez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trigger Points ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points

scholarly journals Myofascial trigger points in patients with temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Lorenzi POLUHA ◽  
Eduardo GROSSMANN ◽  
Lilian Cristina Vessoni IWAKI ◽  
Taqueco Teruya UCHIMURA ◽  
Rosângela Getirana SANTANA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Disc Displacement ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Disc ◽  
Disc Displacement With Reduction

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF OTOLARYNGOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN PATIENTS WITH TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS- A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 780-782
Author(s):  
Annie Susan Thomas ◽  
◽  
Ariel Hannah Philip ◽  
Philip Oommen ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Muscular Disorder ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Ear Symptoms ◽  
Research Diagnostic Criteria

Aim:To investigate the prevalence of otolaryngological symptoms with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) in TMD patients. Materials and Methods: In this cross sectional study, the sample consisted of 172 TMD patients, both males and females of 18-59 years. Diagnosis of TMD was based on Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (RDC-TMD) Axis 1. The prevalence of otolaryngological symptoms was determined using questionnaire. Results: Of the 172 TMD patients evaluated, 81 patients were having Muscular disorder alone or combined with Intracapsular disorder. Out of the 81 patients having muscular disorder, 74 had ear symptoms (91.4%). Conclusion: A high prevalence (91.4%) of Otolaryngological symptoms with TMD was found in the present study. Ruling out causes of ear symptoms other than TMD by an ENT specialist is essential before proceeding with the treatment of these category of patients for a better prognosis.

scholarly journals Temperature Increases in the Human Achilles Tendon During Ultrasound Treatments With Commercial Ultrasound Gel and Full-Thickness and Half-Thickness Gel Pads

2010 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
David O. Draper ◽  
Clinton G. Edvalson ◽  
Kenneth L. Knight ◽  
Dennis Eggett ◽  
Joseph Shurtz
Keyword(s):  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Triceps Surae ◽  
Therapeutic Modality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Main Outcome Measure ◽  
Internal Structures ◽  
Half Thickness

Abstract Context: Although originally manufactured for use in diagnostic imaging of internal structures, 2-cm-thick gel pads are also used as conducting media for therapeutic ultrasound over areas with bony prominences. Research on the ability of these pads to conduct enough energy to adequately heat tissues has provided mixed results. However, this research has mainly been performed on the triceps surae muscle, an area over which gel pads are not typically used. We wondered how much heating might be produced if a thinner pad was used over a tendon. Objective: To compare temperature rises in the human Achilles tendon during ultrasound treatments using ultrasound gel, a 2-cm-thick pad, and a 1-cm-thick pad. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: University therapeutic modality laboratory. Patients or Other Participants: Forty-eight healthy volunteers (24 women, 24 men). Intervention(s): We inserted a rigid thermocouple 1 cm deep into the Achilles tendon. Ultrasound was delivered at the following settings: 3 MHz, continuous, 1 W/cm2, 10 minutes. Main Outcome Measure(s): Temperature was recorded every 30 seconds for 10 minutes. Results: Temperature increased the most in the ultrasound gel group (increase  =  13.3°C, peak  =  42°C). The 1-cm-thick pad resulted in higher tendon temperature (increase  =  9.3°C, peak  =  37.8°C) than the 2-cm-thick pad (increase  =  6.5°C, peak  =  4.8°C). The 1-cm pad produced approximately 30% more heating than the 2-cm pad (SE  =  0.72, P < .03). Conclusions: The thinner pad transmitted ultrasound more efficiently than the thicker pad. Thus, a gel pad of less than 1-cm thickness might be useful for superficial areas, such as the hands and ankles.

scholarly journals Comparing the Diagnostic Criteria of Metabolic Syndrome in Schoolchildren: Cross-sectional Study

10.3823/2494 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingred Pereira Cirino ◽  
Leylla Lays Alves e Silva ◽  
Karollayny De Macêdo Oliveira ◽  
Eugênio Barbosa de Melo Júnior ◽  
Edina Araújo Rodrigues Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Private School ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Kappa Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

Title: Comparing the diagnostic criteria of metabolic syndrome in schoolchildren: a cross-sectional study. Introduction: The Metabolic Syndrome has been highlighted by being the result of the meeting of several cardiovascular risk factors. However, there is still no consensus for the determination of MS in children and adolescents, since the diagnostic criteria and its cut-off points considered at risk are not established and, depending on the criteria used, the prevalence of MS found in the literature may vary. Objective: To compare the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome in adolescents in the private school system. Method: This is a cross-sectional study of 325 adolescents from private schools in the urban area of a city in northeastern Brazil. The analysis was performed through the descriptive statistics, and the verification of the agreement between the results was given by the calculation of the Kappa index. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee (opinion 352.372). Results: In only 7 adolescents, the diagnosis was like the three definitions of metabolic syndrome. Regarding the number of components of metabolic syndrome, a large percentage of adolescents presented 02 or more altered parameters. Regarding the comparison of the diagnostic criteria, the criteria established by De Ferranti presented a higher positive proportion for the syndrome. Conclusion: There were differences between the proportions obtained through the three diagnostic criteria, which may impair the diagnosis of the metabolic syndrome in adolescents.

scholarly journals Is Instrumental Compression Equally Effective and Comfortable for Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Students than Manual Compression? A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 12121
Author(s):  
Sara Pérez-Palomares ◽  
Carolina Jiménez-Sánchez ◽  
Ignacio Serrano-Herrero ◽  
Pablo Herrero ◽  
Sandra Calvo
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Manual Compression ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points ◽  
Pressure Release ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Instrumental Technique ◽  
Physiotherapy Students

The objective of this work is to compare the homogeneity of instrumental and manual compression during the simulation of a pressure release technique, measured with a dynamometer, as well as to evaluate the comparative degree of comfort by physiotherapists and physiotherapy students when performing this technique. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was carried out with physiotherapists (lecturers with clinical experience) and 4th year students of the Physiotherapy Degree at Universidad San Jorge. The amount of pressure performed and how it was maintained during 80 s with both techniques was analysed using a digital dynamometer. The degree of comfort was evaluated using a modified numeric rating scale, with higher values representing a higher degree of discomfort. Results: A total of 30 subjects participated. Significant differences were found between the techniques in terms of maintaining a constant pressure level for 80 s (p = 0.043). A statistically significant difference was found between both techniques in the period from 45 to 80 s. Regarding the degree of discomfort, the value obtained from the students’ responses was 4.67 (1.35) for the manual technique and 1.93 (0.88) for the instrumental technique. In the case of physiotherapists, the comfort was 4.87 (2.13) for the manual technique and 3.33 (1.54) for the instrumental technique. Conclusion: The sustained manual compression necessary in manual pressure release techniques in the treatment of myofascial trigger points can be performed with assistive tools that guarantee a uniform compression maintained throughout the development of the technique and are more comfortable for physiotherapists.

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