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Effects of Myofascial Trigger Point Release Versus Neil Asher Technique Oin Patients With Rotator Cuff Syndrome

NCT07645963 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2026-06-12

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Summary

Rotator cuff syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain and functional limitation, often associated with myofascial trigger points. Myofascial Trigger Point Release (MFTR) and the Neil Asher Technique (NAT) are manual therapies aimed at reducing pain and improving mobility. This study compares their effects on pain, range of motion, and disability in individuals with rotator cuff syndrome.

Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Myofascial Trigger Point Release (MFTR)+ conservative physiotherapy Group

lateral border of the scapula, just below the infraspinatus. • Compression is followed by horizontal abduction and external rotation to stretch the muscle. Ischemic Compression: Each active trigger point is treated with 2 sets of deep pressure, applied using the therapist's fingers, thumb, or elbow. Duration: Each compression lasts 20-30 seconds, gradually increasing pressure to the patient's tolerance. Post-Compression Stretching: Gentle passive stretching of the treated muscle follows immediately after each compression set to restore muscle length. Each session will last 35 minutes (5 minutes hot pack, 10 minutes stretching, 20 minutes Myofascial Trigger Point Release)

OTHER

Neil Asher Technique (NAT) + conservative physiotherapy Group

The NAT is a non-invasive trigger point therapy that applies a specific sequence of ischemic compressions to deactivate active trigger points, stimulate reflex responses, and promote muscular balance. Apply several deep strokes over the fibrous band and then each trigger point is treated with sustained manual pressure for 20-30 seconds, repeated 2-3 times per session. Hot Pack Application: A moist hot pack will be applied over the affected shoulder for 5 minutes using a protective towel. Shoulder Stretching Routine: Includes flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and internal/external rotation (each stretch held for 20-30 seconds and repeated 3-5 times).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Iqra Nazir, MSPT* · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-30
Primary Completion
2026-09-30
Completion
2026-10-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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