Effect of Thoracic Manipulation on Latent Trigger Point

Effect of Thoracic Manipulation on Muscle Strength and Pressure Pain Threshold in Healthy Individuals With Rhomboid Latent Trigger Point: A Randomized Sham Controlled Study.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of one session thoracic manipulation on pressure pain threshold and rhomboid muscle strength in healthy individuals with latent trigger point.

Within the scope of the study, all individuals studying at Sarayköy Vocational School and volunteering to participate in the study will be screened.Immediately after determining the latent trigger points in the rhomboid muscles, the participants will be randomized by computer method and divided into 2 groups. Participants who underwent thrust thoracic manipulation will form the study group, and participants who received sham thrust thoracic manipulation will form the control group.Pressure pain threshold will be evaluated with an algometer and rhomboid muscle strength will be evaluated with a hand dynamometer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• not having any systemic disease
• not having any neuromuscular deficit
• To be defined as inactive (less than 30 minutes of moderate physical activity five times a week) according to the minimum activity guidelines published by the American College of Sports Medicine

Exclusion Criteria:

• Being actively involved in any sport
• Participating in a regular exercise program