Comparative Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Neck Calliet Exercises on Mechanical Neck Pain and Disability Due to Trapezius Trigger Point Among Nurses
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
- Enrollment
- 38
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pain Intensity Pain Intensity Pain intensity
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study compares the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Neck Calliet Exercises in managing mechanical neck pain and associated disability due to trapezius trigger points among nurses. A total of 38 female nurses were randomly assigned to two intervention groups, each receiving therapy for four weeks. Pain, cervical range of motion, and disability outcomes were assessed.
Detailed Description
Musculoskeletal disorders, particularly neck pain, are highly prevalent among nurses due to repetitive strain, prolonged standing, and non-ergonomic work postures. One of the major contributors to mechanical neck pain is the presence of active myofascial trigger points in the trapezius muscle, which limit cervical range of motion (CROM) and increase disability.This single-blinded, randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Neck Calliet Exercises in reducing mechanical neck pain and disability among nurses with trapezius trigger points. Thirty-eight participants were randomly divided into two groups: Group A received MET, and Group B performed Neck Calliet Exercises. Both groups also received TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) therapy as a baseline treatment. Each participant received treatment three times per week for four weeks.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 30 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Female nurses
- •Between 18 and 30 years of age
- •Having mechanical neck discomfort that is confined to the cervical or bilateral scapular regions (pain level must be 3-5 VAS)
- •There must be at least one trigger point in trapezius muscle
- •The participant must be ready to participate No clinical therapy for neck pain must have been performed in the preceding month
Exclusion Criteria
- •A recent medical history including surgery on the shoulder or neck
- •Signs of myelopathy in the clinic or radiculopathy
- •Diagnosed Fibromyalgia syndrome, psychiatric problems
- •Pregnancy
- •Cervical stenosis, malignancy (cervical, breast cancer)
- •Thoracic outlet syndrome
- •Vestibulobasilar artery syndrome
- •Whiplash injury
- •Diagnosis of migraine
- •Diabetes type I, systematic illness of cardio-respiratory system
- •Congenital deformities affecting the spine, shoulders, and limbs
- •Osteoporosis of cervical spine or cervical myeloma
Arms & Interventions
MET Group
Participants received Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) for 4 weeks, 3 sessions per week, in addition to TENS
Intervention: Muscle Energy Technique (Behavioral)
Calliet Exercise Group
Participants performed Neck Calliet Exercises for 4 weeks, 3 sessions per week, in addition to TENS.
Intervention: Neck Calliet exercise (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pain Intensity Pain Intensity Pain intensity
Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Change in neck pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), measured before and after 4 weeks of intervention.
Functional Disability
Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Functional disability was evaluated using the Neck Disability Index (NDI) at baseline and after 4 weeks of treatment.
Secondary Outcomes
- Cervical Range of Motion(Baseline and 4 weeks)
Investigators
Fiza Tariq
Clinical Research Investigator
University of Faisalabad