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Trapezius upper portion trigger points treatment purpose in positional release therapy with electromyographic

Carlos Alberto Kelencz1, Victor Alexandre F Tarini, Cesar Ferreira Amorim

  • 1Laboratory of Biomechanics, Brazilian Italo College Center, Uniítalo, Brazil.

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Positional Release Therapy (PRT) effectively reduced pain and trapezius muscle tension in cervicobrachialgia patients. Electromyography confirmed significant improvements in quality of life after treatment.

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  • Physical Therapy
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Pain Management

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  • Cervicobrachialgia treatment often involves managing trapezius muscle tension.
  • Electromyography (EMG) analysis quantifies muscle tension changes.
  • Assessing therapy effectiveness requires objective measurement of muscle tension reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Positional Release Therapy (PRT) for cervicobrachialgia.
  • To assess PRT's impact on trapezius upper portion muscle tension.
  • To quantitatively measure pain reduction and quality of life improvements.

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  • A study involving six patients (ages 44-63) with trapezius muscle tension.
  • Patients received 10 thirty-minute sessions of Positional Release Therapy.
Keywords:
Trapezius upper portionelectromyographymuscle tensionpositional release therapy

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  • Electromyography measurements were taken before and after the treatment period.

    • Main Results:

    • A progressive decrease in pain was observed throughout the treatment sessions.
    • Electromyography analysis indicated a correlation between treatment duration and reduced muscle tension.
    • Objective data supported the subjective reports of pain relief.

    Conclusions:

    • Positional Release Therapy demonstrates quantitative effectiveness in treating cervicobrachialgia.
    • PRT significantly improves the quality of life for individuals suffering from this condition.
    • EMG analysis provides a reliable method for verifying PRT's therapeutic benefits.