International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Mehdikhani Roya , Olyaei Gholam Reza , Hadian Mohammad Reza , Talebian Moghadam Saeed , Shadmehr Azadeh
Zanjan University of Medical Science, Iran Tehran University of Medical Science, Iran
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Int J Phys Med Rehabil
Background: The effect of interventions to the Upper Trapezius Muscle(UTM), as an important element of neck movement which is overactive in individuals with Myofascial Trigger PointMTrP), are unknown. Objective: The aim of the current study is to investigate the effects of UTM fatigue on range of motion in individuals with MTrP. Methods: In this study, individuals with MTrP were randomized 1:1 to parallel UTM-Group (n = 22) or control group (CG) (n = 22). Conventional physiotherapy was applied to CG. In addition to the same interventions applied to the CG, classical massage and stretching exercises were applied to the UTM muscle in the UTM-Group. Cervical rotation was evaluated. Both prior to and immediately following the treatments. Mixedmodel repeated measured ANOVAs were then employed to determine if a group*time interaction existed on the effects of the treatment on each outcome variable for each group as the between-subjects variable and time as the within-subjects variables. Results: Improvements in ROM (right/left-rotation) was found to be greater in the UTM-Group compared to the CG (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Fatigue applied to the UTM-muscle, can increase ROM in individuals with MTrP. This treatment may therefore be considered for use as an alternative method in treating MTrP. References 1. Roya Mehdikhani, Gholam Reza Olyaei, Mohammad Reza Hadian, Saeed Talebian Moghadam, Shadmehr Azadeh. Effect of Muscle Fatigue on the Upper Trapezius Muscle With and Without Myofascial Trigger Points in Students With Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Crescent Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences. 10.34172/cjmb.2023.06. 2. Mehdikhani, Roya & Reza, O. & Shadmehr, Azadeh & Hadian Rasanani, Mohammadreza & Talebian, Saeed. (2019). Changes of joint position sense in responses to upper trapezius muscle fatigue in subclinical myofascial pain syndrome participants versus healthy control. Muscle Ligaments and Tendons Journal. 08. 534. 10.32098/mltj.04.2018.12.
Mehdikhani Roya has over 13 years of experience in clinical research and clinical settings as a clinical research scientist. She is a graduate of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and currently holds a position as a professor and researcher in an academic environment. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated her ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, resulting in multiple publications, conferences, and presentations. She is a dynamic team player who possesses strong communication skills.