The repeatability of pressure algometry in asymptomatic individuals over consecutive days

Frank, Laura L.; McLaughlin, Patrick; Vaughan, Brett

doi:10.1016/j.ijosm.2012.10.004

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“…Pressure pain Pain can be induced in many ways in laboratory-controlled conditions, one of the most common being pain induced by pressure. The pressure pain threshold (PPT) is defined as the minimal pressure that provokes pain or discomfort [7]. PPT is commonly used in pain research.…”

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What is the effect of spinal manipulation on the pressure pain threshold in young, asymptomatic subjects? A randomized placebo-controlled trial, with a cross-over design

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Background: Spinal manipulation (SM) has been shown to have an effect on the pressure pain threshold (PPT) in asymptomatic subjects, but SM has never been compared in studies on this topic to a validated sham procedure. We investigated the effect of SM on the PPT when measured i) in the area of intervention and ii) in an area remote from the intervention. In addition, we measured the size and duration of the effect. Method: In a randomized cross-over trial, 50 asymptomatic chiropractic students had their PPT measured at baseline, immediately after and every 12 min after intervention, over a period of 45 min, comparing values after SM and a previously validated sham. The trial was conducted during two sessions, separated by 48 h. PPT was measured both regionally and remotely from the 'treated' thoracic segment. Blinding of study subjects was tested with a post-intervention questionnaire. We used mixed linear regression with the baseline value and time as covariates. If a significant difference were found between groups, then an effect size would be calculated using Cohen's d or Hedge's h coefficient. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: Study subjects had been successfully blinded. No statistically significant differences were found between SM and sham estimates, at any time or anatomical location. Conclusion: When compared to a valid sham procedure and with successfully blinded subjects, there is no regional or remote effect of spinal manipulation of the thoracic spine on the pressure pain threshold in a young pain-free population.

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Section: Spinal Manipulation and Experimentally Induced Painmentioning

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What is the effect of spinal manipulation on the pressure pain threshold in young, asymptomatic subjects? A randomized placebo-controlled trial, with a cross-over design

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“…This device has been previously used by the authors investigating device validity and the repeatability of PPT measures with 95% confidence intervals ranging from 0.968 to 0.988 (Vaughan et al, 2007) and 0.676 to 0.958 (Frank et al, 2013). The author (BV) has used the device in a previous study (Vaughan et al, 2007) and conducted two practice sessions with willing participants prior to this study.…”

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“…Pressure algometry allows the determination of the pressure pain threshold; the minimum amount of pressure which induces pain or tenderness (Fisher 1987;Nussbaum and Downes 1998). Pressure algometry is a repeatable tool for the quantification of pain and tenderness in a variety of tissues (Reeves et al, 1986;Fisher 1987;Vanderweeen et al, 1996;Frank et al, 2013). At a neurophysiological level, the PPT "…reflects noiceptive sensitivity in superficial and deep tissues" (Rollman and Lautenbacher 2001) and is one of the most sensitive tests for investigating the mechanisms of musculoskeletal pain (Rollman and Lautenbacher 2001).…”

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Immediate changes in pressure pain threshold in the iliotibial band using a myofascial (foam) roller

Vaughan

McLaughlin

2014

International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation

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ContextFoam rolling is used as a self-release myofascial technique that can be applied to a variety of tissues. Previous studies have demonstrated physiological changes in range of motion and arterial stiffness with the application of a foam roller. However no studies have investigated the change in pain levels using a semi-objective measure. ObjectiveThe present study investigated the application of a foam roller for three minutes to the right iliotibial band (ITB) of asymptomatic participants. Design Repeated measures design. SettingUniversity teaching clinic. ParticipantsEighteen asymptomatic participants. InterventionsParticipants completed questionnaire and their height and mass measured. Three points on the ITB were marked. The pressure pain threshold was measured at each point using a pressure algometer. Measurements were undertaken pre-intervention, post-intervention and 5 minutes postintervention. The participant completed a single 3-minute bout on the foam roller. Main outcome measures Pressure pain threshold. ResultsResults demonstrated a statistically significant increase (p<0.05) in the PPT at the lower thigh immediately post-bout however the difference was ameliorated five minutes later. Conclusions

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“…; Frank et al. ). Use of pressure algometry has been examined in horses, sheep, pigs, and cattle (Haussler & Erb , ; Haussler ; Varcoe‐Cocks et al.…”

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Pressure algometry measurement of canine muscular pain near the thoracolumbar junction: evaluation of a modified technique

Lane¹,

Hill

2016

Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia

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The repeatability of pressure algometry in asymptomatic individuals over consecutive days

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Cited by 32 publications

References 18 publications

What is the effect of spinal manipulation on the pressure pain threshold in young, asymptomatic subjects? A randomized placebo-controlled trial, with a cross-over design

What is the effect of spinal manipulation on the pressure pain threshold in young, asymptomatic subjects? A randomized placebo-controlled trial, with a cross-over design

Immediate changes in pressure pain threshold in the iliotibial band using a myofascial (foam) roller

Pressure algometry measurement of canine muscular pain near the thoracolumbar junction: evaluation of a modified technique

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