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Muscle Energy Technique Versus Active Release Technique on Pain, Cervical Range Of Motion And Functional Disability

NCT05190328 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 78

Last updated 2022-09-30

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Summary

The study will be a randomized controlled trial. This study will be conducted in The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. A sample size of 86 will be randomly allocated into two experimental groups,(43 participants in each group), by using computer-generated random number list method. The participants randomly allocated into two experimental, group A will receive Muscle energy technique (METs) specifically, Post isometric relaxation technique for upper trapezius and levator scapulae muscles, 1 set of 5 repetitions and 10 seconds hold along with routine physical therapy as (Hot pack, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, strengthening and stretching exercises).

Experimental group B will be delivered Active Release Technique on both sides of levator scapulae and upper trapezius muscles 1 set of 5 repetitions along with routine physical therapy as (Hot pack, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, strengthening and stretching exercises).

Both experimental groups will receive twelve treatment sessions (3 sessions per week for 4 weeks)

Conditions

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Muscle Energy Technique

Experimental: Muscle Energy Technique Post isometric relaxation: Patient will perform isometrics on upper trapezius and levator scapulae one by one. Each isometric contraction will be held for 10 seconds and then participants will be asked to relax the contraction with exhalation. This will be repeated five times in one session. Routine Physical Therapy including TENS, Hot Pack, Strengthening, and stretching exercises will also be delivered along with Muscle energy technique.

OTHER

Active Release Technique

Experimental: Active Release Technique: Therapist will apply deep pressure on both sides of levator scapulae and upper trapezius muscles (over the area of tenderness) and the patient is instructed to actively move the muscle from the shortened to a lengthened position and thereby breaking adhesions. 1 set of 5 repetitions in one session. Routine Physical Therapy including TENS, Hot Pack, Strengthening, and stretching exercises will also be delivered along with Active Release Technique.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Lahore

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Anam Akram, MS-MSK* · University of Lahore

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-11-10
Primary Completion
2022-07-01
Completion
2022-07-01

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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