Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Basic Science

Background: myofascial Trigger points are a common cause of severe pain in chiropractic practice. While trigger points may be found in any skeletal muscle the majority are found in the upper trapezius. Few studies have investigated Phonophoresis treatments for upper trapezius trigger points. The purpose: of the study was to investigate the effect of Phonophoresis on upper trapezius Latent myofascial trigger points. Methodology: thirty patients (females and males) who had upper trapezius Latent Myofascial Trigger Points, their age ranges from 30 to 50 years were randomly selected. Design of study: the patients were randomly assigned into two equal groups ; First, experimental group: This group consisted of fifteen patients received (Phonophoresis using continuous mode for 5 min, with 1 MHz and 1.5 W/cm2) and traditional physical therapy program in the form of ( Infrared radiation, ischaemic compression and stretching exercises ) for 12 session over four weeks period

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