Traditional Thai Massage and Scapulocostal Syndrome

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of traditional Thai massage on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, muscle tension, anxiety, cervical range of motion, patient satisfaction and side effects in the treatment of scapulocostal syndrome.

Official Title
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Efficacy of Traditional Thai Massage on Patients With Scapulocostal Syndrome

Conditions
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Scapulocostal Syndrome

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Traditional Thai massage
* Other: Ultrasound therapy and hot pack


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Male or female Age between 18 - 50 years old The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain (VAS ≥ 3) for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the scapular region (serratus posterior superior, rhomboid groups, levator scapulae and trapezius muscles). Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition. The participants will be able to follow instructions. Good communication and cooperation. Exclusion Criteria: A history of the following diseases or disorders: Rotator cuff disease Cervical radiculopathy Degenerative shoulder joint disease Shoulder stiffness Contraindications of traditional Thai massage Contagious skin disease Injury or inflammation of muscle Bone fracture and/or joint dislocation Open wound Uncontrolled hypertension Drug and/or alcohol intoxication

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Traditional Thai massage<br>The participants will receive thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks | Other: Traditional Thai massage<br>* The participants will receive thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks<br>|
| Active Comparator: Ultrasound therapy and hot pack<br>The participants will receive thirty minutes session of Ultrasound therapy and hot pack for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks | Other: Ultrasound therapy and hot pack<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pain intensity (Visual analog scale) | The intensity of pain will be reported by the participant on a numerical analog scale ranging from 0 to 10. Zero indicates no pain anywhere and 10 indicates the most pain ever experienced. | 4 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pressure Pain Threshold |  | 4 months | 
| Muscle tension (Visual analog scale) |  | 4 months | 
| State Anxiety Inventory |  | 4 months | 
| patient satisfaction |  | 3 weeks | 
| Side effects |  | 3 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Traditional Thai Massage, Scapulocostal Syndrome