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Tension Type Headache, Myofascial Release Therapy , Post Isometric Relaxation Technique

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Neck Pain
Interventions
Other: Post isometric relaxation technique
Other: Myofascial release therapy therapy
Registration Number
NCT05686811
Lead Sponsor
University of Lahore
Brief Summary

COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE THERAPY AND POST ISOMETRIC RELAXATION TECHNIQUE ON PAIN AND FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY IN PATIENTS WITH TENSION-TYPE HEADACHE

Detailed Description

Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common type of primary headache, typically presenting as a bilateral, non-throbbing headache with mild to moderate intensity. Patients with tension-type headache often report band-like tightness and increased tenderness of the pericranial muscles. Use of myofascial release technique and post isometric relaxation technique is believed to reduce the pain and improve the functional disability.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
72
Inclusion Criteria
  • • Age range 25-45years14

    • Both male and females
    • Suffer from tension type headache more than three months
    • Head pain on bilateral location
    • may suffer from photophobia, phonophobia
    • Pericranial tiredness
    • not getting enough exercise or sleep
Exclusion Criteria
  • • History of teeth clenching or grinding

    • Cardiovascular disease
    • Pregnancy
    • arthritis in the neck
    • being overweight

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
post isometric relaxation techniquePost isometric relaxation techniqueThis group will receive routine physical therapy with post isometric relaxation technique.This protocol will be given for 3 alternative days per week. Each session will be of 40 minutes. Data will be calculated at baseline , at 2nd and at 4th week.
Myofascial release therapyMyofascial release therapy therapyThis group will receive routine physical therapy with myofascial release therapy.This protocol will be given for 3 alternative days per week. Each session will be of 40 minutes. Data will be calculated at baseline , at 2nd and at 4th week.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Numerical pain rating scaleat the end of 4th week

The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a subjective measure in which individuals rate their pain on an eleven-point numerical scale. The scale is composed of 0 (no pain at all) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Abdul Mateen

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Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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