Thesis (Ph.D.) - Cairo University- Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Growth and Development Disorders in Pediatrics

Objective: This study aimed to compare between the effect of lidocaine phonophoresis and pulsed ultrasound on pain quality and functional performance in athletic children with myofascial pain syndrome. Methods: The study was conducted on 45 athletic children their ages ranged from 10 to 14 years, they were randomly assigned into three groups,15children each. Inflammatory biomarkers (serum interleukin-6), cervical range of motion, functional activities and pain quality were assessed before and after treatment. Control group A received especially designed physical therapy program, study group B received pulsed ultrasound while the study group C received lidocaine hydrochloride gel 5% phonophoresis. Both study groups received the same physical therapy program given to control group A. All groups received three sessions per week for three successive months. Results: The present study showed significant improvement in the three groups after treatment. Comparing post treatment results of the three groups revealed significant difference in favor of the study group C. Conclusion: Lidocaine phonophoresis and pulsed ultrasound were effective in rehabilitation of athletic children with myofascial pain syndrome but lidocaine phonophoresis has more beneficial effect

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