Kinesio Taping on Trapezius Trigger Points After Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT)

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Completed

• Conditions: Trigger Points
• Interventions: Other: Kinesiotaping; Other: Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique

• Registration Number: NCT04089228
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

The aim of this research is to see the effects of kinesio taping after integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique on pain, disability, pain-pressure threshold and muscle length in patients with upper trapezius trigger points. There will be two groups experimental and control. One study group will receive kinesiotaping after integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique and the other group will only receive integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique.

Detailed Description

This study is Randomized controlled trail done at physiotherapy department of Railway General Hospital Rawalpindi. The sample size of 26 individuals calculated using open epi tool. Sampling technique applied was convenience sampling. Randomization in groups by sealed envelope method. The subjects were divided into two groups with 13 patients each. Both groups were treated with Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (Muscle energy Technique, sustain pressure, Strain counter-strain) while Kinesio tape was applied after INIT in only experimental group. Study duration was of 6 months. Individuals having age between 20-40 years, upper trapezius active or latent trigger points, limited side bending were included in this study. Tools used in the study were neck disability index (NDI), algometry, numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) and muscle length (side bending through inclinometer). Assessments were taken on 1st day pre and post intervention and on 4th day.

Basic Information
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Recruitment & Eligibility
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Study & Design
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Trial Locations

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-02-01
• Primary Completion: 2019-06-20
• Study Completion: 2019-06-30
• Status Verified: 2019-09
• Study First Submitted: 2019-09-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-09-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-09-11
• Study First Posted: 2019-09-13
• Last Update Posted: 2019-09-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 26

Inclusion Criteria

• Upper Trapezius Active or latent trigger points
• Limited range of motion (cervical Side Bending)

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Exclusion Criteria

• Radiculopathies
• Malignancy
• Infection
• Trauma

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Kinesiotape Group and INIT	Kinesiotaping	Kinesiotaping and Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (KT + INIT )
INIT Group	Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique	Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT)
Kinesiotape Group and INIT	Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique	Kinesiotaping and Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (KT + INIT )

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Neck disability index	4th Day	Changes from the baseline, The NDI is a modification of the neck disability index and it was developed by Vernon and Mior. It was designed to measure the neck pain and disability over time. It consists of 10 items, five parts sections. At the end, score is calculated by dividing the obtained score by total 50 multiplied by 100.
Pain-Pressure threshold (PPT)	4th day	Changes from the baseline, Pain-pressure threshold was measured with the help of an algometer.
NPRS	4th Day	Changes from the baseline, Numeric Pain rating scale is a scale for pain intensity starting from 0-10. Where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicate severe pain.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Muscle length measure	4th Day	Changes from the baseline, Muscle length of upper trapezius was measured with the help of Inclinometer

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Riphah International University; 🇵🇰 Islamabad,, Federal, Pakistan, Pakistan