A Comparative study on the Effect of Myofascial Release (MFR) and Strain-Counterstain (SCS) on Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Visual Analogue Scale
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This is a Randomized active control, parallel group that studies the effect of myofascial release and strain counterstain in upper trapezius myofascial trigger points. The one group will receive Myofascial Release and one group will receive strain counterstain technique and both group will receive conventional therapy. The duration of intervention for both the groups for 3 times per week for 2 weeks, total 6 sessions. The outcome measures for pain (Visual Analogue Scale), Range of Motion (Inclinometer), Pain Pressure Threshold (Algometer), Neck Disability Index would assessed before and after 2 weeks of Intervention
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Computer generated randomization
- Masking
- Outcome Assessor Blinded
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 45.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Pain on Visual Analogue Scale >4/10 Patient with trigger points in upper trapezius muscle Reduced Cervical lateral flexion and rotation Range of mothion at least by 10 degree.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patient with fibromyalgia syndrome History of whiplash injury History of cervical spine surgery Patient with cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy determined by their primary health care physician Having undergone myofascial pain therapy within the past month before the study.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Visual Analogue Scale
Time Frame: At Baseline, 2 weeks
Pain Pressure Threshold
Time Frame: At Baseline, 2 weeks
Neck Disability Index
Time Frame: At Baseline, 2 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- Inclinometer(At Baseline, 2 Weeks)