Effect of PRT and MFR technique in treating myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius muscle among medical students
- Conditions
- Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2023/07/055126
- Lead Sponsor
- Rubi Yadav
- Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the effect of positional release technique and myofascial release technique along with static stretching in medical students with active trigger points in upper trapezius muscle. It is a two group pre-test-post-test group design, randomised clinical trial. Based on the inclusion criteria subjects from 18 to 24 year will be recruited. Consent to participate in the study shall be confirmed by filling the consent form by all students. Participants will be divided in to two groups: Group A- Positional Release Technique (PRT) + Static Stretching and Group B- Myofascial Release (MFR) + Static Stretching. Treatment will be given for 3 days a week for four weeks. Baseline measurement will be taken by Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) used to assess pain, Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT) used to assess tenderness, Neck Disability Index (NDI) used to assess neck disability and SF-36 used to assess quality of life of the patients.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 68
Medical students experiencing neck pain due to trigger points presence of maximum of one or more than one active myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius muscle.
Previous history of trauma or fracture of cervical spine PIVD at cervical region Any inflammatory pathology, neurological impairment and cervical Tumour Neck deformities like scoliosis or torticollis Signs of radiculopathy or myopathy Cervical spine surgery Patients who received pharmacological treatment and any other type of management (acupuncture acupressure, dry needling etc.).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Numerical Pain Rating Scale(NPRS) Assessment will be done with outcome measures at baseline & post intervention that is after 2 weeks Pressure Pain Threshold(PPT) Assessment will be done with outcome measures at baseline & post intervention that is after 2 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Neck disability index(NDI) 36-Item Short Form Questionnaire (SF-36)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Maharishi Markandeswar Super Speciality hospital
🇮🇳Ambala, HARYANA, India
Maharishi Markandeswar Super Speciality hospital🇮🇳Ambala, HARYANA, IndiaRubi YadavPrincipal investigator7310279577rubyrajjan@gmail.com