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Positional Release Technique for Myofascial Trigger Points of the Upper Trapezius

NCT04747899 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 32

Last updated 2022-04-12

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Summary

The aim of this research is to find the effects of Positional Release Technique (PRT) on pain, range of motion and neck disability index in patients with myofascial trigger points (MTRPs) of the upper trapezius with forward head posture (FHP). A Randomized control trial is conducted at Tehsil Head Quater (THQ) Civil hospital Wazirabad. The sample size is calculated through open epi tool is 32. The subjects are divided in two groups, 16 participants in experimental group and 16 in control group. The study duration is of six months. Sampling technique applied is purposive non probability sampling technique. Only 18-45 years participants with myofascial trigger points of the upper trapezius is included. Tools used in the study are Visual analog scale (VAS), Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT), active cervical contra-lateral flexion (ACLF), Cranio vertebral angle (CVA) and neck disability index (NDI). Data analyzed through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.

Conditions

  • Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial

Interventions

OTHER

Positional release technique

Experimental group is given Positional Release Technique along with the hot pack, muscle stretching and posture correction. Positional release technique position will maintained for almost 90 seconds. This technique will be repeated for three times each session, with 10 sec relaxation, 3 days/week. Upper trapezius stretching 5 repetitions×1 set, 3 days/ week. Total of 3 sessions were given each consisting of 30 min. Posture correction in ADLs as well as in working place by advising correct sitting posture, the participants will advised to relieve muscle tension after every 20-30 minutes of work by getting up; stretching the arm, shoulder, neck, and back muscles.

OTHER

Traditional physical therapy

Hot pack for 15-mins. Upper trapezius stretching 5 repetitions×1 set, 3 days/ week. Total of 3 sessions are given each consisting of 30 min. Posture correction in ADLs as well as in working place by advising correct sitting posture, the participants will advised to relieve muscle tension after every 20-30 minutes of work by getting up; stretching the arm, shoulder, neck, and back muscles.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Saira Waqqar, PHD* · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-01-29
Primary Completion
2021-07-29
Completion
2021-07-29

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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