Effects of Myofascial Trigger Point Release Versus Neil Asher Technique on Pain, Range of Motion, and Disability in Patients With Rotator Cuff Syndrome

This will be a randomized Clinical trial conducted on 36 participants. Data will be collected from Jinnah hospital and The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore by using non-probability convenience sampling technique. Adults aged 40 to 60 years with non-surgical rotator cuff-related shoulder pain, confirmed by positive Neer's or Hawkins-Kennedy tests and experiencing symptoms for more than four weeks, will be included in this study. Individuals with cardiac conditions, pregnancy, trauma-related shoulder injuries, or a history of shoulder surgery will be excluded. Group A will receive Myofascial Trigger Point Release (MFTR) along with conservative physiotherapy, while Group B will receive the Neil Asher Technique (NAT) combined with conservative physiotherapy. Each session will last 35 minutes-20 minutes for the primary intervention and 15 minutes for conventional therapy-administered four times per week for four weeks. Pre- and post-treatment evaluations will include the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), range of motion (using a Universal Goniometer), and disability (measured via SPADI). Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 27.0.