None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Neuromuscular inhibition techniques: 1. Ischemic compression applied in an intermittent manner for up to 2 minutes for each MTrP.The pincer grasp (for the trapezius muscle and SCM) or d
Sponsors
Nitte Deemed to be university
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Both male and female students. 2.Age group 18-25 years. 3.Have neck pain symptoms of at least 3 months or more. 4.NDI score of > 8% of disability. 5.Existence of at least 1 active MTrP in any of the levator scapulae and upper trapezius 6.Students who are willing to participate. 7.NPRS score � 3.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy. 2.History of cervical and thoracic spine fracture or dislocation. 3.Pain with radiation into arms or upper extremity 4.History of cervical spine surgery. 5.Diagnosed with malignancy, infection, inflammatory disorder, osteoporosis 6.Diagnosed cases of disc prolapse, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, sprain and strain, pregnancy any deformity.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| neck disability indexTimepoint: 4 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| numerical pain rating scaleTimepoint: 4 weeks;PAIN PRESSURE THRESHOLDTimepoint: 4 weeks;SHORT FORM-36 Health Survey (SF-36)Timepoint: 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAnu Biju
Nitte institute of physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed