Effects of Low Level Laser Therapy Vs Ultrasound Therapy in the Management of Active Trapezius Trigger Points
Abin Abraham Mammen
NITTE Institute of Physiotherapy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, 575018, Karnataka, India.
Deepak S Hegde
Department of Orthopaedics, K S Hegde Charitable Hospital, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, 575018, Karnataka, India.
K. U. Dhanesh Kumar *
NITTE Institute of Physiotherapy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, 575018, Karnataka, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: Trigger point is a extremely irritable local spot of exquisite tenderness in the nodule within the tangible taut muscle band. The prevalence studies have shown that the occurrence of myofascial trigger point in the general population.
Objective: The aim of the study was compare the effects of low level laser therapy( LLLT) Vs ultrasound therapy in the management of active trapezius trigger point.
Methodology: The participants will be allocated into two groups using simple random sampling. One group has to be given Low level laser therapy (LLLT) and Moist Heat and other group treated with US and Moist Heat. Both group receive treatment for 3 times a week. Total number of 9 session has to be given in 21 days. The outcome measure has to be taken at the first day and end of the day.
Conclusion: Based on the above results we conclude that Low Level Laser Therapy can be used as a therapeutic device in the management of Active Trapezius Trigger points.
Keywords: Trigger point, laser therapy, ultrasound