Comparative Effect of Passive Release Technique vs Cervical Manipulation in the Treatment of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain

niversity of Johannesburg Health Science Ethics Committee0 个研究点目标入组 30 人开始时间: 2019年10月11日最近更新: 2023年5月29日

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•Male or female participants between the ages of 18 and 40 years old to exclude any degenerative diseases that will alter the study results.Present with signs and symptoms of chronic mechanical neck pain including pain perceived anywhere in the posterior region of the cervical spine which is present for three months or more.Presence of an active trigger point in the trapezius muscle, which may cause local or referred pain in the neck.At least one cervical spine anterior rotary restriction with a decreased range of motion of the facet joint determined by using motion palpation.

•Participants who present with any contra-indications to chiropractic manipulation of the cervical
•spine and passive release technique as determined by history taking,
•physical examination and cervical spine regional examination.
•Participants who present with any pre-existing conditions or a history of trauma to the cervical
•Participants who are already receiving treatment to the cervical spine or active myofascial trigger points of the trapezius muscle.Participants taking any analgesic or anti-inflammatory medication which will alter the results of the study.

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niversity of Johannesburg Health Science Ethics Committee