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Comparative Effects of Bowen Therapy and Myofascial Release Technique on Upper Trapezius Tightness in Patients With Non-specific Neck Pain

NCT07785219 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 32

Last updated 2026-08-25

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Summary

The randomized clinical trial was involved 32 participants with upper trapezius tightness in patients with non-specific neck pain. A randomized clinical trial was conducted at the Out Patient Department (OPD) of Madinah Teaching Hospital Faisalabad, Aziz Fatimah Hospital, Faisalabad and In motion physiotherapy rehab clinic, Faisalabad. Simple random sampling technique was used. Sample size was 32 calculated by statistical software (Open Epi Tool). Participants was divided into 2 groups using random number generator method. Bowen therapy was given to group A (n=16) while myofascial release technique was given to group B (n=16).Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Universal goniometer and Neck Disability Index (NDI) was used to quantify pain, cervical range of motion and functional disability respectively.

Conditions

  • Non Specific Neck Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Group A ( Bowen therapy)

Both groups was received baseline treatment as: Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation(TENS) (a high frequency,100 Hz pulse length, 60 seconds, 10 minutes ) and moist hot pack (10 min) was given as a baseline treatment. Treatment session for 15-20 min that includes different body movements .2-3 repetitions of movements .Movements was repeated after 2 min rest interval.

OTHER

Group B ( Myofascial release therapy )

Both groups was received baseline treatment as: Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation(TENS) (a high frequency,100 Hz pulse length, 60 seconds, 10 minutes ) and moist hot pack (10 min) was given as a baseline treatment Patients was seated on stools while the therapist stood behind them.The base of neck or the upper scapular region was approached medially as pressure is applied using the forearm or the ulnar side of palm. The patient was instructed to maintain an upright posture while leaning sideways and turning their head in opposite direction throughout this gliding motion. 3-4 times this gliding technique was used .

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Faisalabad

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dr Maryam Safdar · The University of Faisalabad

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
2025-04-22
Primary Completion
2025-11-15
Completion
2025-12-15

Countries

  • Pakistan

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