ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY FOR MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME IN THE UPPER TRAPEZIUS

Аннотация

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) in the upper trapezius muscle is a common and often debilitating condition characterized by the presence of trigger points and associated pain. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) as a treatment modality for MPS in the upper trapezius. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with participants diagnosed with MPS. Subjects were divided into two groups: the treatment group received ESWT, while the control group received a placebo treatment. Outcome measures included pain intensity, assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and functional disability, measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Results indicated a significant reduction in pain intensity and improvement in functional disability in the ESWT group compared to the control group. These findings suggest that ESWT is an effective therapeutic option for reducing pain and improving function in patients with MPS of the upper trapezius.