Programa de tratamiento en base al método Richelli´s Fascial Quadrant System, en adultos con dolor en el músculo trapecio por puntos gatillos

Abstract

Introduction: trapezius muscle pain is a fairly frequent and difficult to manage entity, so in search of a treatment alternative I propose Richelli's Fascial Quadrant System method, which provides a simplified evaluation to identify the affected fascial quadrants and treat them, by activating trigger points that are related to the alterations of the fascial quadrants of the mentioned muscle. Objective: to evaluate the effect of Richelli's Fascial Quadrant System method in relieving trapezius muscle pain and trigger points by identifying the altered fascial quadrant and treating it. Methods: 40 participants with trapezius muscle pain and active trigger points were convened, by exclusion criteria were left 30 participants between 18 to 50 years, 14 men and 16 women, the intervention was performed through interventions distributed in 2 days per week, for 8 weeks, with a single session, An initial and a final evaluation of the visual analog pain scale (VAS), use of Algometer and nodular palpation in the trapezius muscle was performed with Richelli's Fascail Quadrant System method, the altered fascial quadrants were determined and treated and at the end of its application, the final evaluation was performed recording the results obtained. Results: The statistical analysis showed significant changes (p<0.05) between the initial and final VAS, algometry and nodular palpation evaluations. This confirms the effectiveness of the method in relieving muscle and trigger point pain. Conclusions: Richelli's Fascial Quadrant System method is an effective tool for treating trapezius muscle pain and trigger points.