The aim of this study is to compare the developed home-based surface electrical stimulation program to the controls in computer office workers with MPS.
Time of using computer > 4hrs/day
Neck pain > 2 months
Diagnosis of cervical myofascial pain syndrome
VAS pain ≥ 3 (0~10)
Had a history of neck surgery
Pregnancy
Systematic disease (e.g. autoimmune disorders, arthritis, infection, etc.)
Malignancy
Parallel
Surface electrical stimulation (SES)
DeviceParticipants will undergo 3 weeks (20 minutes/ time, three times/ week) of SES intervention.
Remote medical support
Other interventionThe remote medical support includes a session of video call with a rehabilitation doctor in the first week and weekly telehealth visits with a live physical therapist or physician. The contents of the video calls contain patient education, stretching exercises teaching and instructions of using SES for MPS.
Pain intensity
A visual analog scale (VAS, scoring from 0-10) is used to measure a participant's pain intensity. The participant indicates their level of pain on average over the past 3 days.
Pain intensity
A visual analog scale (VAS, scoring from 0-10) is used to measure a participant's pain intensity. The participant indicates their level of pain on average and at its worst during work or at rest over the past 3 days.
Range of motion of the neck
The range of motion of the neck is measured by using motion capture system with the IMU (inertial measurement unit) sensors.
Pain pressure threshold (kg/m2)
The pain pressure threshold is measured by using a hand-held dynamometer.
Neck disability index (NDI, 0~100%)
The NDI is a questionnaire used for assessing self-rated disability in patient participant with neck pain of mechanical origin.
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