SHORT TERM EFFECTS OF BOWEN TECHNIQUE WITH HOT PACKS ON PAIN CERVICAL RANGE OF MOTION IN TRAPEZIUS MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

ed, Two groups Group A(BOWEN TECHNIQUE) and Group B

(THERMOTHERAPY)

Sample size (38) will be included as per inclusion and exclusion criteria.

BOWEN TECHNIQUE

Patient position: - prone lying (affected area to be exposed)

Technique: - fingers are used to apply gentle pressure and,

rolling movements on the affected side of the muscle for

thirty seconds.

Treatment time: - 15-20 minutes,3-4 repetitions The

skin is stretched and moved with every rolling

movement.

The movements will be repeated every two minutes at rest

intervals as necessary.

Intervention protocol for Group B

thermotherapy

patient position: -prone lying

(light loose clothing)

Technique: -A hot pack wrapped in a towel is applied

over the affected area of the muscle. Treatment time: -10-

15 minutes

(patient is continuously monitored)

DOSAGE

Three treatment sessions will be given for a week in the

physiotherapy outpatient department.

Pre and post assessment will be assessed after one week of