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Cesar Fernandezdelaspenas - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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generalized neck shoulder hyperalgesia in chronic tension type headache and unilateral migraine assessed by pressure pain sensitivity topographical maps of the trapezius muscle
Cephalalgia, 2010Co-Authors: Cesar Fernandezdelaspenas, Pascal Madeleine, A B Caminero, Maria Luz Cuadrado, Lars Arendtnielsen, Juan A ParejaAbstract:Spatial changes in pressure pain hypersensitivity are present throughout the cephalic region (temporalis muscle) in both chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) and unilateral migraine. The aim of this study was to assess pressure pain sensitivity topographical maps on the trapezius muscle in 20 patients with CTTH and 20 with unilateral migraine in comparison with 20 healthy controls in a blind design. For this purpose, a pressure Algometer was used to assess pressure pain thresholds (PPT) over 11 points of the trapezius muscle: four points in the upper part of the muscle, two over the levator scapulae muscle, two in the middle part, and the remaining three points in the lower part of the muscle. Pressure pain sensitivity maps of both sides (dominant/non-dominant; symptomatic/non-symptomatic) were depicted for patients and controls. CTTH patients showed generalized lower PPT levels compared with both migraine patients (P = 0.03) and controls (P < 0.001). The migraine group had also lower PPT than healthy con...
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pressure pain sensitivity mapping of the temporalis muscle revealed bilateral pressure hyperalgesia in patients with strictly unilateral migraine
Cephalalgia, 2009Co-Authors: Cesar Fernandezdelaspenas, Pascal Madeleine, Maria Luz Cuadrado, Lars Arendtnielsen, Hong You Ge, Juan A ParejaAbstract:Previous studies on pressure pain sensitivity in patients with migraine have shown conflicting results. There is emerging evidence suggesting that pain sensitivity is not uniformly distributed over the muscles, indicating the existence of topographical changes in pressure pain sensitivity. The aim of this study was to calculate topographical pressure pain sensitivity maps of the temporalis muscle in a blind design in patients with strictly unilateral migraine compared with controls. For this purpose, an electronic pressure Algometer was used to measure pressure pain thresholds (PPT) over nine points of the temporalis muscle: three points in the anterior, medial and posterior parts, respectively. Pressure pain sensitivity maps of both sides (dominant or non-dominant; symptomatic or non-symptomatic) were calculated. The analysis of variance showed significant differences in PPT values between both groups (F = 279.2; P < 0.001) and points (F = 4.033; P < 0.001). Patients showed lower PPT at all nine points t...
Juan A Pareja - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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generalized neck shoulder hyperalgesia in chronic tension type headache and unilateral migraine assessed by pressure pain sensitivity topographical maps of the trapezius muscle
Cephalalgia, 2010Co-Authors: Cesar Fernandezdelaspenas, Pascal Madeleine, A B Caminero, Maria Luz Cuadrado, Lars Arendtnielsen, Juan A ParejaAbstract:Spatial changes in pressure pain hypersensitivity are present throughout the cephalic region (temporalis muscle) in both chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) and unilateral migraine. The aim of this study was to assess pressure pain sensitivity topographical maps on the trapezius muscle in 20 patients with CTTH and 20 with unilateral migraine in comparison with 20 healthy controls in a blind design. For this purpose, a pressure Algometer was used to assess pressure pain thresholds (PPT) over 11 points of the trapezius muscle: four points in the upper part of the muscle, two over the levator scapulae muscle, two in the middle part, and the remaining three points in the lower part of the muscle. Pressure pain sensitivity maps of both sides (dominant/non-dominant; symptomatic/non-symptomatic) were depicted for patients and controls. CTTH patients showed generalized lower PPT levels compared with both migraine patients (P = 0.03) and controls (P < 0.001). The migraine group had also lower PPT than healthy con...
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pressure pain sensitivity mapping of the temporalis muscle revealed bilateral pressure hyperalgesia in patients with strictly unilateral migraine
Cephalalgia, 2009Co-Authors: Cesar Fernandezdelaspenas, Pascal Madeleine, Maria Luz Cuadrado, Lars Arendtnielsen, Hong You Ge, Juan A ParejaAbstract:Previous studies on pressure pain sensitivity in patients with migraine have shown conflicting results. There is emerging evidence suggesting that pain sensitivity is not uniformly distributed over the muscles, indicating the existence of topographical changes in pressure pain sensitivity. The aim of this study was to calculate topographical pressure pain sensitivity maps of the temporalis muscle in a blind design in patients with strictly unilateral migraine compared with controls. For this purpose, an electronic pressure Algometer was used to measure pressure pain thresholds (PPT) over nine points of the temporalis muscle: three points in the anterior, medial and posterior parts, respectively. Pressure pain sensitivity maps of both sides (dominant or non-dominant; symptomatic or non-symptomatic) were calculated. The analysis of variance showed significant differences in PPT values between both groups (F = 279.2; P < 0.001) and points (F = 4.033; P < 0.001). Patients showed lower PPT at all nine points t...
Maria Luz Cuadrado - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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generalized neck shoulder hyperalgesia in chronic tension type headache and unilateral migraine assessed by pressure pain sensitivity topographical maps of the trapezius muscle
Cephalalgia, 2010Co-Authors: Cesar Fernandezdelaspenas, Pascal Madeleine, A B Caminero, Maria Luz Cuadrado, Lars Arendtnielsen, Juan A ParejaAbstract:Spatial changes in pressure pain hypersensitivity are present throughout the cephalic region (temporalis muscle) in both chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) and unilateral migraine. The aim of this study was to assess pressure pain sensitivity topographical maps on the trapezius muscle in 20 patients with CTTH and 20 with unilateral migraine in comparison with 20 healthy controls in a blind design. For this purpose, a pressure Algometer was used to assess pressure pain thresholds (PPT) over 11 points of the trapezius muscle: four points in the upper part of the muscle, two over the levator scapulae muscle, two in the middle part, and the remaining three points in the lower part of the muscle. Pressure pain sensitivity maps of both sides (dominant/non-dominant; symptomatic/non-symptomatic) were depicted for patients and controls. CTTH patients showed generalized lower PPT levels compared with both migraine patients (P = 0.03) and controls (P < 0.001). The migraine group had also lower PPT than healthy con...
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pressure pain sensitivity mapping of the temporalis muscle revealed bilateral pressure hyperalgesia in patients with strictly unilateral migraine
Cephalalgia, 2009Co-Authors: Cesar Fernandezdelaspenas, Pascal Madeleine, Maria Luz Cuadrado, Lars Arendtnielsen, Hong You Ge, Juan A ParejaAbstract:Previous studies on pressure pain sensitivity in patients with migraine have shown conflicting results. There is emerging evidence suggesting that pain sensitivity is not uniformly distributed over the muscles, indicating the existence of topographical changes in pressure pain sensitivity. The aim of this study was to calculate topographical pressure pain sensitivity maps of the temporalis muscle in a blind design in patients with strictly unilateral migraine compared with controls. For this purpose, an electronic pressure Algometer was used to measure pressure pain thresholds (PPT) over nine points of the temporalis muscle: three points in the anterior, medial and posterior parts, respectively. Pressure pain sensitivity maps of both sides (dominant or non-dominant; symptomatic or non-symptomatic) were calculated. The analysis of variance showed significant differences in PPT values between both groups (F = 279.2; P < 0.001) and points (F = 4.033; P < 0.001). Patients showed lower PPT at all nine points t...
Richard Eloin Liebano - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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microwave diathermy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation effects in primary dysmenorrhea clinical trial protocol
Pain management, 2017Co-Authors: Aline Fernanda Perez Machado, Monica Rodrigues Perracini, Ariane Da Cruz Saraiva De Morais, Bruna Oliveira Da Silva, Patricia Driusso, Richard Eloin LiebanoAbstract:: The aim of this study will be to analyze the effects of microwave diathermy (MWD) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on primary dysmenorrhea. Eighty eight women, age range 18-44 years, with no previous pregnancy, no practice physical activities, a BMI of ≤29.9 kg/m2, a regular menstrual cycle and a diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea, with menstrual pain ranging from mild to severe, will be selected. The participants will be randomized into four groups: MWD and TENS, MWD and placebo TENS, placebo MWD and TENS, and placebo MWD and placebo TENS. Pain will be measured using the visual numeric scale and the McGill Pain Questionnaire; the pressure pain threshold using a digital Algometer and conditioned pain modulation using the cold pressor test. Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry (RBR-5QKCK4. Registered on 16 March 2016).
Laura Hodgson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the effect of manual pressure release on myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2005Co-Authors: Gary Fryer, Laura HodgsonAbstract:Summary Sustained manual pressure has been advocated as effective treatment for myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). This study aimed to investigate the effect of manual pressure release (MPR) on the pressure sensitivity of latent MTrPs in the upper trapezius muscle using a novel pressure Algometer. Subjects ( N = 37 , mean age 23.1±3.2, M = 12 , F = 23 ) were screened for the presence of latent MTrPs in the upper trapezius muscle (tender band that produced referred pain to the neck and/or head on manual pressure). Subjects were randomly allocated into either treatment (MPR) or control (sham myofascial release) groups. The pressure pain threshold (PPT) was recorded pre- and post-intervention using a digital Algometer, consisting of a capacitance sensor attached to the tip of the palpating thumb. There was a significant increase in the mean PPT of MTrPs in the upper trapezius following MPR ( P 0.001 ), but not following the sham treatment. Pressure was monitored and maintained during the application of MPR, and a reduction in perceived pain and significant increase in tolerance to treatment pressure ( P 0.001 ) appeared to be caused by a change in tissue sensitivity, rather than an unintentional reduction of pressure by the examiner. The results suggest that MPR may be an effective therapy for MTrPs in the upper trapezius.