Comparison the Effects of TECAR With Dry Needling in the Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points

"TECAR therapy performs using a WINBACK® 1s device (Daeyang Medical Co. Ltd, South Korea) with a maximum power of 100W. A 500 kHz frequency capacitive electrode is applied directly to the active MTrP in the UT. The closed electrode is placed distally on the arm. Lowpulse modulation use during treatment with half-second pauses. This enables the application of the current directly into the MTrP without enrolling the entire muscle. The single exposure last for 10 min. The current dose participant-dependent and ranged from 40 to 60% (100% = 100 Watts).~Each time, before and after treatment, and 30 days after the first therapy, the following features will be asses: pain intensity, muscle strength, and ROM."

"Dry needling performs using SOMA needles (25 mm x 0.3 mm). During the therapy, the participant is in a prone position. The affected UT region is disinfect before needling. The taut band localizes between the thumb and index finger of the researcher. The needle within the plastic guide tube is place over the MTrP at the UT. The needle directly inserts into the MTrP. A local twitch response confirms the accuracy of the puncture. Needling performs using Hong's fast in, fast out technique. The needle will be withdrawn if no twitching will observe."