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Table 1 Overview of variables

From: Treatment of myofascial trigger points in common shoulder disorders by physical therapy: A randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN75722066]

Variable

T0 Baseline

T1 After 6 wk

T2 After 12 wk

Measured by

Age*

X

  

Interview

Gender*

X

  

Interview

Work

X

  

Interview

Dominant side affected

X

  

Interview

Duration of the complaints*

X

  

Interview

DASH DLV

X

X

X

Questionnaire

Use of medication

X

X

X

Interview

Use of other therapy

X

X

X

Interview

Work%

X

X

X

Interview

Improvement(percentage of perceived improvement)

 

X

X

Interview

Number of involved muscles

X

X

X

Assessment

No. of treatment sessions

  

X

Assessment

Health status for baseline comparison

X

  

RAND-36 DLV

Existence and severity of symptoms of depression

X

  

Beck Depression Inventory

Shoulder Passive ROM

X

X

X

Goniometry

• flexion

X

X

X

 

• abduction

X

X

X

 

• external rotation

X

X

X

 

• internal rotation

X

X

X

 

• cross body adduction

X

X

X

 
  1. *Age, gender and duration of the complaints seem to be important prognostic variables [53].