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Comparison between effects of instrument assisted and manual methods of treatment of neck pain

Comparison between the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and manual myofascial release on pain, range of motion and function in myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius - A Randomized Control Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/11/021867
Enrollment
40
Registered
2019-11-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M95- Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: myofascial release of upper trapezius: instrument assissted soft tissue manipulation using stainless steel edge tool over upper trapezius for three to four minutes for group A manual m

Sponsors

Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: nprs scores between 4 to 8, atleast one trigger point present within a taut band in the upper trapezius muscle

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients taking analgesics before within 48 hours of first physiotherapy treatment. 2. Patient diagnosed with fibromyalgia, sensory disorders, radiculopathy, torticollis, ankylosing spondylitis, fracture or disclocation of cervical vertebrae. 3. Patients who have undergone recent surgery.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numerical pain rating scale Neck disability index Pain pressure threshold Cervical range of motion of flexion and lateral flexion Timepoint: Numerical pain rating scale - at baseline, after first session and after one week. Neck disability index- at baseline and after one week. Pain pressure threshold-at baseline, after first session and after one week. Cervical range of motion of flexion and lateral flexion-at baseline, after first session and after one week.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nilima Bedekar

Sancheti institute college of physiotherapy

nilimabedekar@yahoo.com09420861882

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026