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The Effect of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique on Neck Pain

NCT04803669 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2022-04-19

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Summary

In the literature, studies reporting that symptoms such as limitation of motion in the neck, reduced functionality, and disability and depression occur in cervical pain are frequently encountered. Treatments such as medical therapy, intramuscular injections, and traditional physical therapy modalities have been used in the treatment of these symptoms. In recent years, the popularity of the instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) technique in the treatment of soft tissue-related problems has increased and has been widely used in studies. This technique is a low-cost, easy-to-apply, and accessible method that is frequently used in extremity soft tissue problems and trigger point treatment. The investigators did not find any study on the effectiveness of the IASTM technique on pain and functionality in cervical region disorders. For this reason, the primary purpose of the study is; While the effectiveness of the IASTM technique on pain and functionality in patients with neck pain caused by cervical disc herniation, the secondary purpose is to reveal the effect of IASTM on anxiety-depression.

Conditions

  • Neck Pain

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Intrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique

This technique; It is applied with the help of a tool made of stainless steel. The instrument is rubbed on the skin at an angle of about 30 degrees, creating a massage-like effect on the soft tissue (2 sessions per week and 5 minutes per session, 8 sessions in total for 4 weeks).

PROCEDURE

Conventional Treatment

Hotpack, TENS, Ultrasound and Exercise will be applied as conventional treatment methods.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Emresenocak

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Adem Aktürk, Medical Doktor (specialist) · İstanbul Gelişim University

  • Mehmet Özkeskin, PhD · Ege University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-01-18
Primary Completion
2021-09-23
Completion
2021-10-25

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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