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Symmetrical Scapula-pelvis Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Superficial Back Line in Chronic Neck Pain With Hamstring Tightness

NCT07332845 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 156

Last updated 2026-03-10

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Summary

A research study will be conducted at Physiotherapy department of the Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Karachi, Pakistan. Overall 156 patients with 18-40 years old individuals with neck pain will be eligible and they will be included through non-probability, purposive sampling technique. The written informed consent will be taken from all the patients. They will be divided through Simple random sampling (computer generated software) method into two groups, 78 in each group. Group A (experimental group) will receive PNF Symmetrical Scapula-Pelvis Patterns (PNF-SSPP), group B (control group) will receive sub occipital muscle inhibition technique (SMI) and static stretching (SS) of hamstring muscle. All participants will be assessed using assessment form. Outcome measures will be Pain, disability, disability, neck range of motions, hamstring tightness, head posture, and levator scapulae index. An independent assessor blinded to the treatment will assess all the patients for treatment outcome assessment at baseline, after first session and post treatment. Treatment sessions will be given thrice a week for 6 weeks.

Conditions

  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Hamstring Muscle Tightness
  • Neck Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Suboccipital muscle inhibition technique

The Suboccipital Muscle Inhibition technique is a manual therapy method used by practitioners to relieve tension in the suboccipital muscles, which are located at the base of the skull.

OTHER

Symmetrical Scapula-Pelvis Patterns Exercises

Symmetrical scapula-pelvis patterns refer to a balanced, aligned posture and movement of the shoulder blades and pelvis which is often a therapeutic goal in physical rehabilitation with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

OTHER

Static stretching of hamstring muscle

Static stretching for hamstrings involves holding a position that creates tension in the back of the thigh for 30 seconds.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Karachi

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Aftab Ahmed Mirza Baig, PhD · University of Karach

  • Basit Ansari, PhD · University of Karachi

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-16
Primary Completion
2026-10-26
Completion
2026-11-26

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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