comparative effects of myofascial release and bowen therapy in patients with text neck syndrome

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: M54.2; Text Neck Syndrome.; cervicalgia, unspecified

• Registration Number: IRCT20190717044238N10
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University Lahore

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 22 January 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

Both male and female patients
18-35 years of age
Using smartphones greater than 2 hours a day patient having neck pain which is increased by sustained posture and feeling of stiffness on turning the head and neck after long usage
Numerical pain rating scale greater than 3
Neck disability index greater and equal to 10
Craniovertebral angle less than 50°
Rounded shoulder angle greater and equal to 52°
Neck pain lasting more than 3 months

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with any spinal infection or inflammatory disorder
Neck surgery or trauma or Malignancy
Torticollis
Scoliosis
Pregnancy
Diagnosed cases of disc prolapse, Stenosis or Herniation
Spondylolisthesis
Osteoporosis
Those with current use of any medication or physical therapy treatment

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, 6 week. Method of measurement: Numerical pain rating scale.;Disability. Timepoint: Before intervention, 6 week. Method of measurement: Neck disability index.;Range of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention, 6 week. Method of measurement: Inclinometer.;Posture. Timepoint: Before intervention, 6 week. Method of measurement: Photographic method.