To compare the effects of Dynamic Cupping and Myofascial Release Technique in calf pain

Phase 1/2

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2022/09/046043
• Lead Sponsor: Sagar Khurana

Brief Summary

Ethical approval of this study will be taken from the student project committee and ethical committee of Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Study will be done in accordance with Helsinki declaration revised 2013 and the National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research involving Human Participants, 2017.



Recruitment and Intervention:

The objective of the study is to find out the effectiveness of Cupping Therapy versus Myofascial Release Technique in patients with Chronic Calf Pain. Participants will be chosen from a group of 18-25 year-old who had been suffering from chronic calf pain for at least one trigger point in calf region. Each subject’s complete demographic information, including name, age, gender, weight, and height, will be recorded. For 3 weeks, treatment will be provided twice a week. The Numeric Pain Rating Scale and Pain Pressure Threshold (PPH) is used to assess pain intensity and Range of Motion and SF-36  Questionnaire is used to assess disability, and baseline measures will be done after the final intervention

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2022-09-29
• Study Start: 2022-09-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 77

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults(18-25years) 2.
• At least one or more trigger points in the calf muscles.
• Both males and females.
• Muscles associated with trigger points must be soleus and gastrocnemius.
• Both limbs are given equal importance.

Exclusion Criteria

• Tumor, fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, or any vascular condition in the lower limbs.
• Previous surgery in the affected leg below the hip.
• History of Deep vein thrombosis or varicose vein.
• Contraindication to Cupping Therapy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)	2 times for 3 weeks
Pain Pressure Thershold (PPH)	2 times for 3 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Range of Motion of Ankle Joint	SF-36 Questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Maharishi Markandeshwar Hospital, Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Ambala, HARYANA, India

Maharishi Markandeshwar Hospital, Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

🇮🇳Ambala, HARYANA, India

Sagar Khurana

Principal investigator

7015531522

sagarkhurana535@gmail.com