Case-control study on the risk of myofascial pain syndrome among patients of department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at De La Salle University Medical Center

Date of Completion

2010

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Rehabilitation Centers

Abstract

This is a hospital-based case-control study among patients referred to the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of De La Salle University Medical Cneter from January 2009 to January 2010 to determine the magnitude of association of the risks for the development of Myofascial Pain Syndrome specificcaly personal, psychological and work-related factors. The study was done by reviewing the records of patients with MPS and patients without MPS in Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in De La Salle university Medical Center. After getting the records, respondents were interviewed via phone calls and uestions focused on the different risk factors leading to MOS like psychosocial, personal and work-related. Results of the study showed that the prevalence rate of MPS in Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic of De La Salle University Medical Center was calculated (15.19%). Results of the study showed that among the three factors that can contribute to the occurence of MPS, followed by immobilization (1.48) and improper posture (1.23). From the Personal risk factors, gender (1.07) is considered a risk factor while age (0.69) is a protective factor. Lastly the psychological factors, good sport syndrome (0.93) and Depression (0.54) are considered protective risk factors and are also the least risk factors that can contribute to the occurrence of MPS. The researchers then recommend that the study be replicated using a large number of respondents to ensure a more reliable and valid results.

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