To compare the effect of myofascial release technique versus instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization along with muscle energy technique on upper trapezius tightness among medical students
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Ankita Chauhan
- Enrollment
- 36
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- vas- visual analogue scale
Overview
Brief Summary
The Study will be conducted To Compare the effect of myofascial release technique versus instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization along with muscle energy technique on upper trapezius tightness among medical students. In this study will enroll the subjects from the Physiotherapy OPD of SMIH, Dehradun on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patient will sign consent form. Each subject’s assessment will be done through all the outcome measures taken in this study.
Subjects will be divided into two groups:
Group A will be given Myofascial Release Technique along with Muscle Energy Technique.
Group B will be given Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization along with Muscle Energy Technique.
GROUP A
Myofascial release (MFR) is a manual therapy technique aimed at alleviating pain and restoring movement by releasing tension in the fascia. Advanced myofascial release techniques are designed for practitioners to address chronic pain conditions more effectively.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Other
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 30.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •age above 18 to 30 years patients with upper trapezius tightness restricted cervical range of motion able to perform mild moderate exercises.
Exclusion Criteria
- •cervical spine surgery fracture of cervical spine skin disease around part tb be treated infection or inflammation in cervical spine any neurological condition involve.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
vas- visual analogue scale
Time Frame: 3 alternative days in a week for 25 mins
NPRS- numeric pain rating scale
Time Frame: 3 alternative days in a week for 25 mins
NDI- Neck disability index
Time Frame: 3 alternative days in a week for 25 mins
Inclinometer
Time Frame: 3 alternative days in a week for 25 mins
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Ankita Chauhan
shri guru ram rai institute of medical health and science