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Effects of Electro Dry Needling Versus Dry Needling in Levator Scapulae Syndrome

NCT06459804 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2024-10-15

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Summary

Mechanical neck pain is posteriorly occurring non-specific pain that originates from the superior nuchal line and extends to the first thoracic vertebrae. It is exacerbated by sustained neck postures, neck movements or cervical muscle palpation. The aim of study will be to compare the effects of Electro Dry Needling and Dry Needling on pain, muscle strength, disability and range of motion in patients with Levator Scapulae Syndrome.

Conditions

  • Neck Syndrome

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Electro Dry Needling

Standard Physiotherapy: It will include Hot pack (10 min), Stretching of levator scapulae (3 times with 30 seconds hold), Scapular stabilization exercises (10 times with 5 seconds hold). Scapular Stabilization exercises will be comprised of four exercise programs. The participants will sit on the knees in 90° flexion position, and a Swiss ball will be propped up between the stomach and chest.

PROCEDURE

Dry Needling

Dry Needling

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Aqsa Wahid, MSPT* · Riphah International University,Lahore

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-30
Primary Completion
2024-09-30
Completion
2024-10-10

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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