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Muscle Energy Technique on Hamstring Muscle for Trigger Points of Muscle of Mastication

NCT05971953 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 42

Last updated 2023-09-05

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Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to find the effect of muscle energy technique for trigger points of muscle of mastication for reducing pain , improving mouth opening and jaw functional limitations.

Conditions

  • Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
  • Temporomandibular Disorder

Interventions

OTHER

Muscle Energy Technique

They would be receiving treatment as follow: The patient is instructed to gently attempt to push down on the practitioner's shoulder with the leg against the practitioner's resistance( 75% of his and her available strength). After the relaxation, the muscle is lengthened more aggressively beyond the barrier and held for up to 15 seconds. Frequency: 10 reps for 4 times/week for 2 consecutive weeks. Intensity: moderate intensity (pain free) Time: 20 mins

OTHER

Conventional PT

They would be receiving conventional treatment as follow: including hot pack for 10 mins ischemic compression for 60 seconds .Frequency: 5 reps with 60 sec hold for 4 times/week for 2 weeks Intensity: moderate-high intensity (depending on pain tolerance) Time: 10 mins

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • KINZA ANWAR, MS-OMPT · RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY,ISLAMABAD,PAKISTAN

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-08-30
Primary Completion
2024-03-10
Completion
2024-04-28

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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