Effects of post isometric relaxation technique in patients with gastrocnemius trigger points

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Pain in limb.; Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toes; M79.6

• Registration Number: IRCT20210321050752N2
• Lead Sponsor: Self Supported

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 13 March 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Age is between 25-55 years
Both gender
Long standing workers (at least 3-5 hours of standing work including 5-min seated rest breaks and a 30-min lunch break)
Pre diagnosed patients of calf pain
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) scoring = 4
The presence of at least one trigger point in unilateral gastrocnemius muscles.
Jump sign positive. (While compressing the Myofascial Trigger Point, carefully examined the subject’s reaction. A positive jump sign was defined as the subject withdrawing from palpation, wincing, or producingany pain related vocalization)

Exclusion Criteria

Analgesic intake in past 48 hours
Individuals who are already involved in any exercise program for lower extremity
Had a previous history of lateral malleolar, bi malleolar or calcaneal fracture that would affect their gait pattern or strength of the gastrocnemius
Current pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline, 4th week and 8th week (follow-up). Method of measurement: Numeric pain rating scale to measure pain.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline, 4th week and 8th week (follow-up). Method of measurement: Quality of life is measured by Short Form-12 (SF-12).;Range of Motion. Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline, 4th week and 8th week (follow-up). Method of measurement: Range of motion is measured by universal goniometer.