Comparison Of Direct Myofascial Release And Bowen's Technique For Non-Specific Neck Pain
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Neck Disability Index
研究概览
简要总结
Neck pain is described as pain in the neck region that may or may not radiate to both the upper limbs and that will last for at least one day. Non-specific neck pain is the common cause of neck symptoms that is mainly due to mechanical causes, postural problem, depression, anxiety or occupational activities. Poor posture causes abnormal muscle loading and muscle injury
详细描述
Neck pain is described as pain in the neck region that may or may not radiate to both the upper limbs and that will last for at least one day.Poor posture causes abnormal muscle loading and muscle injury.It becomes a constant source of neck pain and instability. It reduces range of motion and weakens the shoulder and neck muscles. According to a population based survey the prevalence of lifetime neck pain ranges from 67% to 87%.
Trigger points cause myofascial pain syndrome which is among the leading cause of non-specific neck pain. Myofascial release technique (MRT) is often used to treat non-specific neck pain.Another therapy that focuses on myofascial work is Bowen therapy that follows a dynamic approach to release fascia and muscles. The technique involves very gentle cross fiber movements that are applied on fascia, muscles, tendons and viscera to induce the effect. The technique is applied at specific body regions following specific sequences with regular rest intervals that cause fascial stretching. The technique consists of slightly picking up muscles and then rolling the muscles to direct them toward a specific region of body. The rest periods help the body to integrate and absorb the effects of therapy. The sensory impulses caused by the Bowen therapy interact with nervous system and realign and correct the disturbed mechanisms.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20 Years 至 50 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Chronic non-specific neck pain ≥ 3 months without symptoms radiating to the upper limbs
- •Presence of a maximum of 1-2 active Myofascial Trigger Points
- •Pain of more than 3 on a NPRS
- •For the diagnosis of a Trigger Point, compliance with the following criteria:
- •(1) A hypersensitive spot in a palpable taut band,
- •(2) Palpable or visible local twitch on pincer palpation
- •(3) Reproduction of referred pain elicited by palpation of the sensitive spot.
排除标准
- •Diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy
- •Neck Pain due to trauma, fractures, or whiplash; neoplasia, severe osteoporosis, infectious, or inflammatory processes;
- •Patients with pacemakers, congenital anomalies, previous neck surgery
- •Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria
结局指标
主要结局
Neck Disability Index
时间窗: for two weeks
it is a 10-item self-report questionnaire that measures the patient's disability related to his/her neck pain. It is the most commonly used questionnaire for neck disability; its reliability and validity has been demonstrated in many literatures and languages.its minimum score is zero no disability and 50 is maximum disability. Assessment to be done at base line and after 2 weeks
Numeric pain rating scale
时间窗: for two weeks
The Numeric pain rating scale is an 11-point numeric scale, it is the segmented numeric version of the visual analog scale. Subjects will be asked to mark/select a whole number for 0-10 that best describes their perceived pain intensity of the last 24 hours. zero indicates no pain and 10 is worst possible pain. assessment to be done at base line and after 2 weeks
Goniometer for Cervical Range of Motion
时间窗: for two weeks
The active cervical range of motion (CROM) will be measured in sitting posture by using a universal goniometer, which consists of two arms; one that is stationary and one that is moveable. assessment to be done at base line and after 2 weeks
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS)
时间窗: for two weeks
DASS is a reliable and validated tool commonly administered to measure the level of stress, depression and anxiety of the respondent. It is 42-item questionnaire that focuses on low mood, motivation, self-esteem, physiological arousal, perceived panic, fear, tension and irritability. Respondent answer each question by indicating the extent on a 4-point scale. In this study Urdu version of DASS is used which has concurrent validity of .87 for normal subjects and .84 for clinical population and .89 reliability. its minimum value is zero which is normal and maximum is 34 plus which is stress. Assessment to be done at base line and after 2 weeks
次要结局
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