Accuracy of Rib Palpation for Dry Needling of Deep Periscapular Musculature, Measured With Ultrasound

NCT04066166 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 44

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Summary

Ultrasound was used to identify the location of a rib. This was compared to a practitioner's ability to palpate the area.

Conditions

  • Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Palpation

All healthy subjects palpated

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Daniel Cushman · UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-01-01
Primary Completion
2017-07-01
Completion
2017-07-31

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