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Sunday, August 31, 2014
My Paper Pieced Butterfly Challenge
Now for something a little creatively different.
My very talented friend Juliet from TartanKiwi, designs the most amazing paper pieced patterns. She set a challenge a wee while ago and I signed up tentatively. I've never ever done anything quite like this and I'm not a quilter (still haven't made one!!) and I don't sew very much at all but I love creating, love this pattern and had ogled at Juliet's cushion on her couch a couple of times!
She told me I could make my own ;-)so I made plans to!
She issued the challenge to change it up a bit, I know she was probably 99% referring to the PATTERN, but since I was more than a bit frightened of this paper piecing business I decided to make a the simple 5 " butterfly pattern, enlarge it to 200% and embellish by free-hand stitching with gold & blue metallic threads and beadwork clusters and lines.
I did the whole thing with my trusty old sewing scissors as I don't currently have a cutting mat to use my cutter on! So its certainly not perfect on the back, but it can be done! When I held it up to the light you can see how all the intricate pieces are sewn together, with just one bit to trim. This image was taken after I removed all the paper.
I looked at lots of tutorials and watched a few youtube videos and then was confident to try! There were lots and lots and LOTS of unpicking, cutting off the wrong pieces by mistake (only did that once!) and sewing the wrong sides of the fabric together! The white background fabric pattern was very tricky to see the pattern when sewing in brilliant sunshine!
I fussy cut the panels of the upper butterfly wings trying to get the circles perfectly lined up, and the body of the butterfly. I loved this peacock print range, the intricate designs and beautiful blues, greens, purples and gold hues suited a butterfly design perfectly.
And I put the strength of the stitches to the test and those teeny tiny pieces of fabric through the wringer by using my embroidery hoop over and over as I did my stitching.
It all held together - YAY! I was able to find everything I needed from my mum's stash for my beadwork and stitching.
I also had a go and made my own freehand paper pieced patterns for the back panel of the cushion, again doing fussy cut for those triangles. They remind me of the 'eyes' commonly seen on a butterflies wings.
Then decided to do a random freehand quilt pattern for the top half of the envelope back. I made it up as I went.
When the sunshine hits the free-hand gold hand stitched thread its quite divine! I wanted to emulate the intricate designs of a real butterflies wing, tying in with the beautiful pattern that Juliet designed.
I throughly enjoyed the whole process, took hours and hours on top of the fabric sewing with all the beadwork and hand stitching, but it was a wonderful investment of my time. From a distance and also from up close its a pleasure to look at.
So now I'm hooked!! I LOVE paper piecing, have already downloaded several patterns to make. Who knew it would be so easy, it really really was! I've also signed up to the #igminiquilt swap so can see a paper pieced quilt on the horizon too!
Thanks Juliet for issuing the challenge, I enjoyed learning a new skill and doing a bit of handwork again and I FINISHED a project!
( And I hope its unique enough to build up my stash )
x Gill
( Excuse all the crazy colours & contrasts, photos taken on different days with different camera's & light levels )
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Mudbird website service announcement
Hello friends, if you've been looking for my shop website you'll find it's not there. For most of this year I've been a bit unwell & since June I've had to stop making ceramics... I know, I'm really sad! It wasn't expected and hopefully only a season. Every now and again I'll hold some sales on my Facebook page with my remaining stock. I do have a limited amount of Emerge jewellery left so if you are in need, please email mudbird(at)gill.co.nz
xx Gill
xx Gill
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Mudbird & Tiny Eyes, a winter collaboration.
I'm proud to introduce my Mudbird doll, made by the incredibly talented, homeschooling Mum of 5 ... Dee from Tiny Eyes. A few months ago Dee asked myself and 6 other creative people to design a doll as part of her Winter 2013 Collaboration, to be auctioned off for sale!! I showed pictures of my fabrics and ideas here ( if you need to refresh your memory) I was honoured to be asked, and I hope I have done her Doll designs justice.
Piece by piece Dee made each detail of the doll designs come to life and I just love them all. The details on mine are fabulous, the mini puffed sleeves, the tiny little collar - so pretty dont you think? And the glasses.... so cute!
I also made 3 mini Doll sized dishes for my doll, made with the same woodblock design I used to 'print' onto the denim for her skirt. These wee dishes can be used for tea parties... or Mum can use them in the kitchen or anywhere in the house! ( they made beautiful little ring dishes next to your bedside or sink.)
To get an idea of the size of the doll, my dishes are 2.5inches wide!
So... how do you get to buy this doll or any of the other designs? Dee is running an Auction over on her facebook page that starts TOMORROW at noon. Details below...
If you already follow Tiny Eyes on FB, you'll have seen the special event Dee has created. Once you join you can bid on the Mudbird doll, or any of the other beautiful dolls. The auction starts on Friday lunchtime ( 12pm, NZT), and finishes on Sunday at 12pm. I'm absolutely sure it will be a very exciting event, I've got my eye one particular doll... so watch out!
The dolls are also on display at the Walton Street Cafe in Te Awamutu TODAY, from 8-2pm. Dee has created a stunning exhibition, so if you live near by, please pop in for a visit.
I also want to say a HUGE Thank you to Dee ... you have done the most beautiful job and I'm in awe of your talents. I hope my doll does you proud and goes to a loving home.
xx Gill
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A little parcel of happiness
Last week I was captured by a mini journal &
treated myself to one of a kind treasure.
treated myself to one of a kind treasure.
It arrived just as I imagined...
A visual feast of the senses.
A visual feast of the senses.
Florentine paper, Linen, leather & lace
Ready to fill with mini thoughts or leave blank...
So much love, patience and a steady hand.
Experience and fine craftsmanship.
Handmade goodness at the fullest.
Thank you Louise from BIBLIOGRAPHICA for bringing
these gorgeous journals to the world.
xx Gill
Monday, May 20, 2013
The Tiny Eyes journey begins!
2 weeks ago I was SUPER excited when Dee from Tiny Eyes invited me to be part of her Winter Collaboration Project for 2013! At first I was honored, then excited, then nervous...
I mean look at the line up folks! Some amaaaazingly creative designers and crafters. It's not a competition but its funny when you are working alongside some clever people doubt creeps in about abilities, choices and designs when doing something completely different. Will my designs be too boring, can I seriously match fabrics together... eek!
But.... one night I lay awake in bed and then it HIT me... BAM! The idea train came a rollin in and I could not get back to sleep. Images, fabrics, techniques and designs came flashing up in my head, I think I even suppressed a squeak or two of excitement & a few leg kicks in case I woke hubby. Now we all know brilliant ideas come to us in the night and only the clever people have a note book to write these night-time ideas into. I do not, so I willed my brain to retain the ideas and slowly went to sleep dreaming of this Doll.
My main idea for the clothing part of my Doll was to screen print some fabric for her skirt. I have some screens in the garage and thought about designing a print, but then my awesome hubby suggested I use my favorite woodblock... which happens to be my Mudbird Ceramics signature print/pattern. That was just far to fabulous of an idea, being a Mudbird vibe doll it made perfect sense. I've never used it for its original purpose (it had a long life as a fabric printing block before I bought it in 1995)and was excited to give it a go last week. My first print was perfect!
It was a busy Wednesday indeed... shopping for fabric, printing fabric and meeting a real life Tiny Eyes doll.
Thank you Juliet from Tartan Kiwi for lending me your daughter's doll while we had coffee!
I chose a pale turquoise/aqua colour fabric paint and experimented on dark denim and also a light grey denim. Dark denim won. I went to the Make Cafe to get the contrasting fabrics & paint and compared my print alongside the doll to get a sense of scale. I think the block print will make a perfect skirt for her.
After much deliberation with fabrics I chose 2 from the shop and added another fabric I had at home. I'm not a great planner, more of a spur of the moment type of person I have discovered when choosing fabrics!
Packed them all up for Dee and couriered them off 2 days after printing the fabric.
You'll have to wait to see how its all put together and Dee will work her magic for sure.
I'm now going to make some itsy bitsy Mudbird products for this lovely Doll - this part I'm really looking forward to. Nothing like a challenge that's out of the box to make you look at other styles and ways of creating.
You can follow my visual idea journey over on Instagram.
Thanks Dee, this is fun
x Gill
You can follow a few of the other designers
who are joining in too!
Emma from Emma Makes
Rebekah from Bliss in a tea cup
Rhiannon from Croutons
Melissa from Tiny Happy
Monday, May 6, 2013
Drum roll please.....
If you know me well, or even just a little, hopefully you'll
know I just love to give my pieces away...
So this year for Mother's Day I thought I'd host another little giveaway on my Facebook page just because all my likers are amazing, nothing was needed to be done to be in the draw and I was blown away by all the lovely comments, shares and likes - I totally didn't expect it all !
Originally I wanted to offer up just ONE gift, but I decided to offer up THREE instead. One for a Facebook Business page who likes my page and two for Facebook fans old or new!
So without further adieu... the winners are:
You can choose 1 ROUND DISH {top row of pics}
Ana Lydiate
You can choose 1 BIRD dish {middle row of pics}
Aimee Teddy
You can choose 1 TEA or JAM tag {bottom row of pics}
Please make contact with me ASAP via email with your address & mobile number (incase I need to call) and I'll get your gift sent off to you! Or if it's a Mother's Day present, then send me a message and I'll send it direct to your Mum with a note!
Please feel free to pop over to the post on FB to make yourself known as one of the winners.
Till next time... I can't wait to share with you whats been happening over the last 3-4 weeks so stay tuned for the next blog post
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Children play on a burned tank in Kimbumba in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On Wednesday Congolese troops captured the last stronghold of M23 rebels in the troubled east of the country, raising hopes of a return to the negotiating table.
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Imagine the perfect passion position: It would be comfortable, make you feel seductive and sensual and all but guarantee an earth-shattering climax. Sound like sexual science fiction? Actually, it's woman-on-top — the carnal configuration that flips missionary sex on its head and puts you in total control. "Being on top offers more gratification than other sex styles because it lets you feel close to your partner and puts you in charge of your own pleasure," explains Beverly Whipple, PhD, sex educator and professor emeritus of nursing at Rutgers University. "You decide how fast the pace is and how deep your guy will enter you, making it more likely that you will reach orgasm."
Another benefit? It makes guys go gaga. In fact, the men in this month's Cosmo sex survey rated it their number one way to knock boots. Seems that the sight of you playing cowgirl in his saddle is enough to burn him up with lust. Yet Cosmo gets tons of e-mails from readers saying they have no clue how to move in the female-superior pose and are scared of looking like a rodeo rider gone wrong. Well, honey, we think it's high time you ditch those jitters and hop aboard your favorite bronco. To assist you in adding woman-on-top to your erotic repertoire, we've come up with four ways to master this mattress-quaking maneuver.
Tip #1: Assume the Position
When it comes to straddling your sweetie, you might think that you need an instruction booklet just to get started. But taking the libidinous lead is a breeze. All that's required are a few how-to tips and a healthy dose of carnal confidence. If you think you'll feel like a klutz climbing on your man, try this smooth maneuver: "While you're in bed kissing, roll on top of him and sit up with your knees on either side of his hips," advises Lou Paget, author of The Big O. With one hand on the bed or his chest for support, lift your body up and forward, then guide him into you with your other hand as you slowly lower yourself. When you're on top, play around with different poses to see what feels best. You can try putting your hands or elbows above his head and leaning your torso toward him, which will bring you close enough to lock lips. To show off your full-frontal assets — and make him go insane — straddle him facing forward and lean back with your arms resting on his shins or the bed for balance. "Many women avoid this position because it leaves them feeling so exposed," says Paget. "But it's a major turn-on for both of you." That's what Cassie,* 31, discovered when she tried this mouthwatering move. "When I lean back, my stomach looks flatter and my boobs look perkier, which automatically makes me feel sexier and lets me get into the moment. Needless to say, my boyfriend totally gets off on the view. He props a few pillows under his head and looks like a naughty schoolkid getting his first glimpse of a naked woman."
If you'd rather be less revealing, pull your guy's shoulders toward you so you're both sitting upright with your legs wrapped around each other and your torsos melded together. This position can be very intimate since your faces are touching and you can slide your arms around each other so you're superclose. It's also a great method for offsetting a too-early orgasm. When you're sitting with your bodies practically merged, you're barely moving, which keeps your (or his) climax in a hot holding pattern until you're both ready.
*Names have been changed.
Tip #2: Get into a Groove
Once you're aboard your babe, it's time to settle into a rhythm that will help you hit your orgasmic peak. "Try moving your hips in a steady circular motion," advises Whipple. "This way, you'll feel your man rub against all sides of your vaginal walls, and you can experiment to find the penetration and positioning that feel best for you." Or slowly rock back and forth instead of bouncing up and down, moving your body forward until your hot button presses against his pubic bone. The combination of feeling him inside you as your privates are being stimulated sends many on-top temptresses over the erotic edge. Says Cindy, 24: "My boyfriend and I discovered this maneuver one night while I was leaning all the way forward. For us, it works best when he's deep inside me, with a pillow under his butt to raise his pelvis slightly so I can rub against him. I get the extra pleasure of being aroused inside and out." You can also fine-tune your technique: Arch your back and his member will be against your orgasm-producing G-spot, felt through the front of your vaginal wall. Sit straight up and he'll fit into you more directly, providing a deeper, fuller feel. Keeping your legs together tightens your grip and boosts the sensations for both of you, while spreading them apart — whether bent at the knees or stretched-out — lets you dabble rather than go deep.
Tip #3: Let Him Help You
Just because you're in the driver's seat doesn't mean your dude should just lie back and enjoy the ride. Ask him to pitch in if your knees start to feel sore or when a supplementary motion on his part would make the lovemaking feel twice as nice. "If it means making sex more intense for both of you, chances are, he'll want to lend a hand," says Whipple. Keisha, 26, admits: "I love controlling the pace when I ride my guy, but it's nice when he takes over every so often so that I can catch my breath. Like when I'm tired of thrusting, he'll clutch my hips and rear end, gently pulling me forward and pushing me back." Another tip for dividing the lusty labor: Try grinding your groins in tandem so you feed off his momentum without having to make all the waves yourself. Think of it as sexy seesawing, where he's pushing his pelvis up and toward you while you're thrusting down and back. The friction will hike up your excitement and provide sensational clitoral stimulation. And don't worry if your bodies aren't moving perfectly in sync — you aren't in a music video.
Tip #4: Double Your Pleasure
There's one more major reason why being on top rocks: "No other position leaves your body so open to exploration," says Whipple. The fact that your guy has unlimited access to you practically guarantees a big-time, pulse-pounding payoff. Take advantage of your accessibility by getting your man to give you a little manual pleasure. Invite him to run his hands over your breasts and belly, and make sure he doesn't neglect your hot button. Having him stroke you there while you're doing the bump-and-grind gives you twice as much titillation, which can launch you to an otherworldly orgasm. An easy way to pull this off: "Take his hand and make the movements you want him to use so he knows what gets you going and can finish on his own," advises Paget. As Meghan, 28, discovered, the results can be astounding: "I'd never been able to climax through intercourse, but one little change to woman-on-top did it for me — his hand!" she recalls. "That extra stimulation makes sex better than ever."
Woman-Superior Worries
Are straddle-his-saddle fears keeping you flat on your back? Here, three fast fixes for on-top freak-outs:
Worry 1: "All of my body flaws will be on display." Your guy will be so pumped with passion at the sight of you naked in his lap, he won't notice any so-called flaws. But if you're nervous about being so up close, lean your upper body forward and place your arms over his head on the bed or wall for balance. With your torsos practically touching, he won't be able to see any of your supposed imperfections.
Worry 2: "I feel like I'm bouncing all over." Tame the bumpy ride by using slower, more controlled movements as you move up and down. Or ask him to hold your hips or thighs as he thrusts. Turning his hands into a sexy seat belt will help steady you. If your breasts or your belly are bobbing, wear a sexy bra or tank top to keep it all in check.
Worry 3: "We'll get into a staring contest." Several seconds of sustained eye contact with your guy can leave you feeling more self-conscious than sexy. Glance away or close your eyes every few moments as you're savoring the coital sensations.
Source: Lou Paget, sex educator and author of The Big O.


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DETROIT - Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has called a Friday news conference in a town hall format to detail his findings in the state review of Detroit's financial situation.
Sources tell Local 4 the expectation is for the governor to announce that a financial crisis exists in Detroit but not name an emergency financial manager on Friday. Local 4 is told what's next will be a 10-day grace period for the city to come up with a workable plan to fix what is a massive structural financial crisis.
Read more: Detroit mayor: Gov. may announce plans for EFM on Friday
Those close to the situation say there is no possible way for Detroit to fix it's long-term liabilities and short-term cash burn without the assistance of an emergency financial manager and possibly a bankruptcy judge.
Expect Snyder to appoint an EFM for the city after the 10-day period is up.
In addition, Local 4 is told the governor has a 90-day plan in place to address some of the immediate financial issues. More will be detailed on the plan on Friday.
As far as who the EFM will be, the governor hasn't been shy in saying he has been turned down by several high-profile candidates. Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says he is ready to work with Lansing to fix the laundry list of problems.
Detroit's City Council has members who are split. Some are talking about possibly suing to stop state intervention while others say the numbers and scope of the problem are clear and they vow to help.
"I want it to work," said City Council President Pro-Tem Gary Brown. "While that wouldn't be my recommendation, if the governor decides to do it, you know, I live in this city. I've lived here all my life. I want it to work because I want Detroit to work."
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Devon Access Wallet
How does the scheme work
The access wallet contains plastic pockets into which words can be placed to describe where the passenger would like to go, e.g. city centre.
Other information or questions to help make the journey easier for the passenger can also be placed into the wallet. These could include:
- Single or return fare please
- Can you please let me know when we get to my stop?
- Which platform do I catch my train from?
- Emergency contact details
Who can have an access wallet?
Any person who has a disability, learning or communication difficulties, who is deaf or whose first language is not English may have an access wallet.
When can you use your access wallet?
You can use the access wallet at any time of the day, 7 days a week.
Where can you use your access wallet?
You can use the access wallet on any bus service in Devon and any First Great Western train service.
Does the access wallet give you free or discounted travel on the bus or train?
The access wallet does not give you free or discounted travel. If you are over 60 or disabled you may be entitled to free bus travel in Devon or a Senior or Disabled Persons rail card.


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ATTEMPTS by the Wiltshire Times to clarify the position of Wiltshire FA county secretary Mike Benson were met with silence this week after it was revealed the 78-year-old was away from his post.
Benson insisted he had been on "self-imposed suspended leave" citing job pressures, but clarification of his role and who is attending to the FA's day-to-day business is still shrouded in mystery.
The Wiltshire Times contacted county officials, including chairman Richard Gardiner and president Terry Gregory, but none were available or would comment, while the national FA insisted it was a "matter for the county association.''
Benson said: "I have been on suspended leave imposed by myself. I spoke to my chairman and he advised me to take some time off. It is a pressurised job and it takes it out of you.
"I have been stressed with the job for years now and my doctor also advised me to take time off. I am hoping to be back soon."
Officials of county leagues have also been unable to establish when and if Benson is likely to return.


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NEW ORLEANS — Ray Lewis says he's leaving and Ed Reed says he's staying.
Both of the primary stalwarts of the Baltimore Ravens dominating defense of the past decade-plus left the Mercedes-Benz Superdome with a victory in Super Bowl XLVII, Lewis' second and Reed's first.
Baltimore's down-to-the-wire 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers was far from a vintage defensive performance, but it was indicative of how this team has evolved this season.
The Ravens got back to the Super Bowl for the first time in 12 years because their souped-up offense was able to carry the team when the aging and banged-up defense was no longer able to as it had done in the past.
When Lewis returned from a triceps injury and announced just before the playoffs began that this postseason would be the final chapter in a surefire Hall of Fame career, the defense showed glimpses of its glory days in victories against Indianapolis, Denver and New England.
Twelve years ago, Lewis was the Most Valuable Player as the Ravens beat the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV, but on this day he was a 37-year-old spiritual leader.
"There's no greater way as a champ to go out on your last ride than with the men I went out with," Lewis said. "We had to overcome a lot this season with the injuries, but we stuck together and now I get to ride off into the sunset with my second ring."
Reed, an 11-year veteran playing near his hometown, has been worn down by injuries over the years but plans to continue playing in the post-Lewis era.
He made a second-quarter interception that should have led to points but didn't when a fake field goal failed. But the interception helped establish field position that ultimately yielded a touchdown after Baltimore's defense forced a three-and-out after the special teams failure.
No NFL team has ever lost a Super Bowl after leading by more than 10 points, but this proud defense nearly squandered a 22-point lead as it gave up 468 yards before holding on.
The Ravens took a 28-6 lead when Jacoby Jones returned the second-half kickoff 108 yards for a touchdown.
This defense in its prime would have had the game well in hand. But in 2013 it couldn't deliver the knockout punch.
When San Francisco failed on a two-point conversion that would have tied the score at 31 in the fourth quarter, Joe Flacco and the Baltimore offense put together a drive that gave the Ravens defense a much-needed breather and extended the lead to five points on Justin Tucker's field goal with 4:19 left.
The 49ers, who had scored on their last four possessions, started marching into scoring range once again.
They reached a first-and-goal at the 7 with a little more than two minutes left, but a 2-yard run and two incompletions by Colin Kaepernick set up fourth-and-goal from the 5.
Baltimore blitzed and made Kaepernick hurry his throw to Michael Crabtree. Reed came over to help, but it was cornerback Jimmy Smith who had to handle Crabtree. He had his hands on him as Kaepernick's pass floated harmlessly out of bounds and no flag was thrown.
"That last drive was a display of Ray Lewis' character," Reed said.
Though the Ravens still had to run three offensive plays, they took a safety from punt formation and had to stop a free kick, the defense's work was done.
It wasn't a typical performance of the Lewis-Reed defense in its prime, but it was good enough.
"At the end of Ray Lewis' career we have a goal-line stand to win the Lombardi Trophy," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "How could it end any other way?"


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Myofascial Pain:Acupuncture Versus Trigger Point Injection Combined With Dipyrone and Cyclobenzaprine (ACP)
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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Myofascial syndrome is the most frequent condition of chronic pain. The objective of the present study was to compare the analgesic action of acupuncture and trigger point injection combined with cyclobenzaprine and dipyrone.
DESIGN AND SETTING: A randomized study was performed at the Pain Clinic. METHODS: Thirty patients were divided into two groups: G1 received trigger point injection of 0.25% bupivacaine (1 ml/point) twice a week, 10 mg/day cyclobenzaprine and 500 mg dipyrone every 8 h. G2 was submitted to classical and trigger point acupuncture twice a week. The patients were asked to continue physical exercise. The following parameters were evaluated: pain intensity rated on a numerical and verbal scale, quality of life before and four weeks after treatment, and quality of analgesia.
|Myofascial Pain Syndromes
|Drug: bupivacaine and acupuncture
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Acupuncture Versus Trigger Point Injection Combined With Dipyrone and Cyclobenzaprine on Pain Relief of Patients With Myofascial Pain: Randomized Clinical Study
- Pain relief [ Time Frame: 1year ]
- compare the analgesic action of acupuncture and trigger point injection combined with cyclobenzaprine and dipyrone [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
|Study Start Date:
|June 2004
|Study Completion Date:
|November 2006
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2005 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: A
G1 (n=15)received trigger point injection of 0.25% bupivacaine (1 ml/point) twice a week, 10 mg/day cyclobenzaprine and 500 mg dipyrone every 8 h.
G2(n=15) was submitted to classical and trigger point acupuncture twice a week.
Drug: bupivacaine and acupuncture
Detailed Description:
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:- patients of both genders
- chronic myofascial syndrome (duration of more than three months),
- ranging in age from 18 to 65 year,
- pain intensity score of 3 or higher (rated on a numerical scale ranging from 0 to 10)
Exclusion Criteria:
- patients with disc herniation,
- osteoarthritis,
- vertebral collapse,
- temporomandibular joint dysfunction,
- infection, -
- tumors,
- coagulopathy, -
- psychiatric disease,
- cognitive disorders.
- Patients who had used any type of analgesic or muscle relaxant agent 15 days before the study and those taking anticoagulants
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00635037
|Pain Setor of Federal University of Sao Paulo
|Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
|Principal Investigator:
|Miriam CB Gazi, MD
|Federal University of Sao Paulo
|Responsible Party:
|Adriana Machado Issy/ Professor, Federal University of São Paulo
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00635037 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
ACP myofascial
No grant
|Study First Received:
|March 5, 2008
|Last Updated:
|March 12, 2008
Keywords provided by Federal University of São Paulo:
Myofascial pain syndrome
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Muscle relaxants, central
Quality of life.
muscle relaxants, analgesia
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Central Nervous System Depressants
Muscle Relaxants, Central
Muscular Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Rheumatic Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Anesthetics, Local
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
Antidepressive Agents
Psychotropic Drugs
Neuromuscular Agents
Tranquilizing Agents
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Adrenergic Agents
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on August 22, 2017