Effect of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Myofascial Release Therapy on Pain, Functional Disability and QoL in the Management of Non Specific Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Neck Disability Index (NDI)
研究概览
简要总结
Non-specific neck pain (NS-NP) is the most prevailing musculoskeletal disorder (MSK) which has large socio-economic burden worldwide. It is associated with poor posture and neck strain which may lead to pain and restricted mobility. Post isometric relaxation a form of Muscle energy technique, that works on the principles of restoring biomechanics, reducing the movement restriction and pain. Myofascial release therapy will improve muscle immobility and pain by improving blood circulation lymphatic drainage and relaxing the contracted muscles. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Post-isometric relaxation Versus Myofascial release therapy on pain, range of motion, disability and quality of life in the management of non-specific neck pain.
详细描述
A randomized control trial will be conducted at IPMR (Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) on 60 patients with non-specific neck pain with age group between 25-40 years. Initial screening of the patients will be carried out by referring physiatrist. Patients who fulfils inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated to either group by computer generated random sampling after taking written informed consent. All the patients will be evaluated using Visual analogue scale for pain, Neck disability index for functional status and disability, Universal goniometer for cervical range of motion and WHO BREF for quality of life on 1st and 6th sessions. Group 1 will receive Post isometric relaxation for Upper trapezius and levator scapulae along with Cryotherapy and strengthening exercises . Group 2 will receive myofascial release therapy for Upper Trapezius and Levator scapulae muscles along with cryotherapy and strengthening exercises. Data will be analyzed using the SPSS version 21. Baseline reading will be taken for further comparison at the end of treatment. Baseline variables are Pain, ROM, Functional disability and Qol. For within group analysis, paired sample t test will be used. For intergroup independent sample t test will be used. P value less than 0.05 will be set as threshold to detect statistical significance.
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
- Single (Participant)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25 Years 至 40 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Non-specific neck pain for 2-6 weeks.
- •Unilateral neck pain
- •Patients' age group between 25 -
- •On VAS scale pain intensity >4.
排除标准
- •Cervicogenic headache.
- •Tumor of cervical spine.
- •Whiplash injury.
- •Cervical Fractures
- •Normal ROM of cervical spine.
结局指标
主要结局
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
时间窗: baseline and post intervention 2 weeks
NDI is a condition specific or patient completed questionnaire comprising of 10 items to evaluate pain, and functional status which is mostly used for reporting neck pain. Each item on scale is scored from 0-5, where all the scores are added to total points and interpreted as percentages i.e. 0 point or 0% means no activity limitation and 50 points or 100% means complete activity limitation.
次要结局
- Visual Analogue Scale(baseline and 2 weeks)
- Range of Motion(baseline and 2 weeks)
- WHO Quality of life-BREF (WHOQOL BREF)(baseline and 2 weeks)
研究者
Zainab Khalid Khan
Physiotherapist
Dow University of Health Sciences