Reliability, Validity, Reproducibility of Algometry in Diagnosis of Active and Latent Tender Spots and Trigger Points

Pöntinen, Pekka J.

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“…The force recorded was the amount of pressure that caused the sensation of pressure to change to that of pain (PPT). Pressure pain threshold as determined by a PPA has been shown to be reliable and valid (Nussbaum and Downes, 1998;Antonaci et al, 1998;Reeves et al, 1986;Delaney and McKee, 1993;Cathcart and Pritchard, 2006;Pontinen, 1998;Takala, 1990). The participant was asked to indicate when the sensation of pressure changed to that of pain.…”

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Immediate effect of electric point stimulation (TENS) in treating latent upper trapezius trigger points: A double blind randomised placebo-controlled trial

Gemmell

Hilland

2011

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

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Immediate effect of electric point stimulation (TENS) in treating latent upper trapezius trigger points: A double blind randomised placebo-controlled trial

Gemmell

Hilland

2011

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

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“…A digital pressure algometer (Somedic AB, Farsta, Sweden) was used to measure the pressure applied at a rate of 40kPa/s by a rubber-tipped probe (area 1cm 2 ) [40]. An average of three measurements from each site was used for analysis.…”

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Foot pain and functional limitation in healthy adults with hallux valgus: a cross-sectional study

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Vicenzino

Smith

2012

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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BackgroundHallux valgus (HV) is a very common deformity of the first metatarsophalangeal joint that often requires surgical correction. However, the association between structural HV deformity and related foot pain and disability is unclear. Furthermore, no previous studies have investigated concerns about appearance and difficulty with footwear in a population with HV not seeking surgical correction. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate foot pain, functional limitation, concern about appearance and difficulty with footwear in otherwise healthy adults with HV compared to controls.MethodsThirty volunteers with HV (radiographic HV angle >15 degrees) and 30 matched controls were recruited for this study (50 women, 10 men; mean age 44.4 years, range 20 to 76 years). Differences between groups were examined for self-reported foot pain and disability, satisfaction with appearance, footwear difficulty, and pressure-pain threshold at the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Functional measures included balance tests, walking performance, and hallux muscle strength (abduction and plantarflexion). Mean differences (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated.ResultsAll self-report measures showed that HV was associated with higher levels of foot pain and disability and significant concerns about appearance and footwear (p < 0.001). Lower pressure-pain threshold was measured at the medial first metatarsophalangeal joint in participants with HV (MD = −133.3 kPa, CI: -251.5 to −15.1). Participants with HV also showed reduced hallux plantarflexion strength (MD = −37.1 N, CI: -55.4 to −18.8) and abduction strength (MD = −9.8 N, CI: -15.6 to −4.0), and increased mediolateral sway when standing with both feet with eyes closed (MD = 0.34 cm, CI: 0.04 to 0.63).ConclusionsThese findings show that HV negatively impacts on self-reported foot pain and function, and concerns about foot appearance and footwear in otherwise healthy adults. There was also evidence of impaired hallux muscle strength and increased postural sway in HV subjects compared to controls, although general physical functioning and participation in physical activity were not adversely affected.

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“…This was calculated as the timespan between participants' immersion of their hand into the water and when they first report experiencing sensations of pain, measured in seconds, using a stopwatch (Duschek, Schwarzkopf, & Schandry, 2008). Pontinen (1998) reports that pain threshold is a valid and reliable measure for quantitative evaluation of pain.…”

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Maximizing self-care through familiarity: The role of practice effects in enhancing music listening and progressive muscle relaxation for pain management

Finlay

Rogers

2014

Psychology of Music

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Distraction and relaxation are regularly recommended as part of a pain management toolkit, with increasing research highlighting the inclusion of music as part of pain management toolkit. However, minimal research has assessed the role of practice effects or familiarity with these techniques when used consistently over time. Passive distraction (participant-selected preferred music) and active distraction (Progressive Muscle Relaxation; PMR) were compared against a no distraction control on the cold-pressor test (CPT). Seventy healthy participants completed the CPT with and without distraction at baseline and 1 week later. Experimental participants practised their distraction strategies daily between trials (7 days), with control participants keeping an activity log. Familiarity with and preference for distractors increased significantly over time, enhancing pain threshold. PMR and music reduced anxiety, enhanced pain tolerance, minimized pain perception and pain ratings. The active distraction of PMR enhanced self-efficacy to a greater extent than music and also regulated heart rate. Repeated exposure to distraction and relaxation approaches enhanced optimal arousal and complexity, maximizing pain management. It is suggested that both PMR, and music, are used together as part of a multidimensional toolkit for pain management.

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Reliability, Validity, Reproducibility of Algometry in Diagnosis of Active and Latent Tender Spots and Trigger Points

Cited by 52 publications

References 12 publications

Immediate effect of electric point stimulation (TENS) in treating latent upper trapezius trigger points: A double blind randomised placebo-controlled trial

Immediate effect of electric point stimulation (TENS) in treating latent upper trapezius trigger points: A double blind randomised placebo-controlled trial

Foot pain and functional limitation in healthy adults with hallux valgus: a cross-sectional study

Maximizing self-care through familiarity: The role of practice effects in enhancing music listening and progressive muscle relaxation for pain management

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