Effects of IC With and Without MET on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
- Conditions
- Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
- Interventions
- Other: Ischemic CompressionOther: Ischemic compression with Muscle Energy Technique
- Registration Number
- NCT05415813
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Lahore
- Brief Summary
the aim of the study is to check the effects of ischemic compression with and without muscle energy technique on Pain, Range of motion, and Functional Disability on myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius. In previous studies, Muscle Energy Technique and Ischemic Compression are compared with different conventional and combined therapy approaches, including most of the techniques used to treat Trigger Points in the upper trapezius. No study has evaluated the effects of ischemic compression with and without muscle energy technique on Pain, Range of motion, and Functional Disability on myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius. The outcome measures are a Numeric pain rating scale, universal goniometer and neck disability index questionnaire.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 76
- Both gender Aged 18 to 50 years (40)
- Participants with active myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius diagnosed by a senior physiotherapist on the basis of Travel and Simon criteria will be randomly allocated into two clinical groups.
- Taut band having palpable nodule within upper trapezius muscle
- Pain produced in a specific pattern which is radiating in character when firm pressure is applied on trigger points
- Trauma (whiplash injury)
- Injury to Cervical Spine
- Cervical Spine surgery
- Cervical Myelopathy and Radiculopathy
- Osteoporosis of the cervical spine
- Cervical myeloma
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Patients with the H/O any Neurological, Rheumatology and other serious medical illnesses.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Ischemic Compression Ischemic Compression Ischemic Compression will be applied to the upper trapezius trigger points in patients recruited in group 1. Ischemic compression and Muscle Energy Technique Ischemic compression with Muscle Energy Technique ischemic compression along with muscle energy technique will be applied to the upper trapezius trigger points in patients allocated to group 2.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from baseline in Neck disability index questionnaire scores at week 4 Baseline and week 4 on a scale of 0 to 50, 0 indicates no disability and 50 indicates completely disabled
Change from Baseline in Goniometer readings at week 4 Baseline and week 4 for flexion any value less than 90 degrees indicates limited range of motion, for extension any value less than 70 indicates limited range of motion, for lateral flexion values less than 20 and greater than 45 considered limited, for rotation value less than 90 is considered limited
Change from Baseline in pain on Numeric Pain Rating Scale at week 4 Baseline and week 4 on a scale of 1 to 10, o means no pain while 10 means worst pain
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Neck disability index questionnaire scores at week 2 week 2 on a scale of 0 to 50, 0 indicates no disability and 50 indicates completely disabled
Pain on Numeric Pain Rating Scale at week 2 week 2 on a scale of 1 to 10, o means no pain while 10 means worst pain
Goniometer readings at week 2 week 2 Using goniometer, neck ranges of motion will be measured. for flexion any value less than 90 degrees indicates limited range of motion, for extension any value less than 70 indicates limited range of motion, for lateral flexion values less than 20 and greater than 45 considered limited, for rotation value less than 90 is considered limited
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Sialkot
🇵🇰Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan