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Integration of Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique On Trapezius Trigger Points.

NCT04993118 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2021-08-06

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Summary

The purpose of the study is to find the effects of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique on upper trapezius trigger points in patients with non specific neck pain. A randomized control trial was conducted at Iqbal hospital. The sample size was 24calculated through open-epitool.But 30 patients were added in the study to increase the statistical power of analysis.The participants were divided into two interventional groups each having 15 participants. The study duration was six months. Sampling technique applied was Purposive sampling for recruitment and group randomization using sealed envelope method. Only 25 to 45 years participants (both male and female) with upper trapezius trigger points and non specific neck pain of less than 3 months were included in the study. Tools that were used in this study are NDI questionnaire, NPRS and inclinometer. Data was collected at baseline , 2nd and 4th of treatment. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 20.

Conditions

  • Myofascial Trigger Point Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition technique

Integrated Neuromuscular inhibition technique At first ischemic compression was given using a pincer grip over the active trigger point till the tissue barrier was felt .The process was repeated till the tension reduced for 90 seconds.Ischemic compression was followed by the application of strain counterstrain. Once the position of ease was identified, it was held for 90 seconds and repeated for three to five repetitions. Muscle energy technique was applied as last part of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique . Each isometric contraction was held for 7-10 seconds and was followed by further contralateral side bending, flexion, and ipsilateral rotation to maintain the soft tissue stretch. Each stretch was held for 30 seconds and was repeated three to five times per treatment session

OTHER

Ischemic Compression,Hotpack,TENS

Control group received conventional physical therapy. It included HOT Packs ( 20 minutes) , TENS (10 minutes) ,Ischemic compression .Using a pincer grasp, we identified the trigger point. Once the trigger point was identified we applied ischemic compression by placing the thumb and index finger over the active TrP. Slow, increasing levels of pressure was applied until the tissue resistance barrier was identified. Pressure was maintained until a release of the tissue barrier was felt. At that time, pressure was again applied until a new barrier was felt. This process was repeated until tension/tenderness is unable to be identified

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Lal Gul Khan, MScPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-05-14
Primary Completion
2020-12-30
Completion
2021-02-26

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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