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A Comparative Study on the Effect of Release and Pressure with Movement release on Shoulder Muscle with Painful Points

A Comparative study on the Effect of Myofascial Release (MFR) and Strain-Counterstain (SCS) on Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/09/036342
Enrollment
50
Registered
2021-09-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M708- Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

Interventions

Intervention1: Myofascial Release: 3 days per week for 2 weeks Control Intervention1: Strain Counterstain: 3 days per week for 2 weeks

Sponsors

Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pain on Visual Analogue Scale >4/10 Patient with trigger points in upper trapezius muscle Reduced Cervical lateral flexion and rotation Range of mothion at least by 10 degree

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient with fibromyalgia syndrome History of whiplash injury History of cervical spine surgery Patient with cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy determined by their primary health care physician Having undergone myofascial pain therapy within the past month before the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale Pain Pressure Threshold Neck Disability IndexTimepoint: At Baseline, 2 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
InclinometerTimepoint: At Baseline, 2 Weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Venu Mohan D

Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy

venumohan@gmail.com9440690707

Outcome results

None listed

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