Effects of Different Graston Technique Application Speeds on Trapezius Muscle Stiffness, Pressure Pain Threshold, Pain, and Muscle Oxygenation in Patients With Bruxism

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Bruxism
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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Age
18 – 55
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
34 (estimated)
Sponsor
Gazi University · Other
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About This Trial
This randomized crossover study aims to address an important gap in manual therapy by examining the acute physiological effects of different Graston Technique application speeds (60 BPM vs. 120 BPM) on the dominant upper trapezius muscle in patients with bruxism. Although the Graston Technique is widely used, the specific impact of application speed on parameters such as muscle stiffness, muscle o…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with bruxism. * Aged 18-55 years. * Presence of trigger points in the trapezius muscle, according to the criteria defined by Travell and Simons. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute tears, tendon ruptures, or severe muscle injuries. * Conditions that prevent the application…
Contacts

Fadime Gülcan, physiotherapist

+905412432039

fztfadimegulcan@gmail.com

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Nihan Karataş, Prof. Dr.

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