Comparison of two physiotherapy techniques in upper shoulder muscle

Comparison of immediate effect of Myofascial release and Active release technique in asymptomatic individual with a latent myofascial trigger point in Levator scapulae

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2022/06/043167

Enrollment

Registered

2022-06-10

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-10-17

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Myofascial Release (MFR): MFR 3 repetition with 30sec hold followed by moist heat for 5min Intervention2: Active Release Technique(ART): ART 3 repetition with 30sec hold followed by moi

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Asymptomatic individuals with no pain in cervical and shoulder region Presence of unilateral latent trigger points on levator scapulae muscle Practicing recreational sports like gym, yoga, swimming

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any pain in head, neck and shoulder region Any postural defects Any neurological symptoms in the upper limb Any musculoskeletal conditions Any surgery in and around shoulder and cervical region Professional sports players

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Visual Analogue Scale score at full stretch of levator scapulae Active cervical range of motionTimepoint: MFR 3 repetition with 30sec hold followed by Moist Heat for 5 min ART 3 repetition with 30sec hold followed by Moist Heat for 5min	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not ApplicableTimepoint: Not applicable	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactTapaswini Sahoo

Alvas college of Physiotherapy

poonjakshama@gmail.com9591593863

Outcome results