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A Study to Compare Theragun Therapy and Percussor Therapy on Myofascial Trigger Points in Upper Trapezius Muscle in Adults.

A Comparative Study of Theragun Therapy and Percussor Therapy on Myofascial Trigger Points in Upper Trapezius Muscle in Adults.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/06/053400
Enrollment
60
Registered
2023-06-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-29

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Theragun Therapy: Theragun Therapy will be given for 2 weeks 3 sessions per week for 5 minutes [ 6 sessions ] Control Intervention1: Percussor Therapy: Percussor Therapy will be given f

Sponsors

Ritisha Abhay Sancheti
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1] Presence of atleast one active or latent trigger points and pain duration of more than one week with palpable tender spots in the unilateral upper trapezius muscle. 2] Individuals aged between the age group of 20-40 years. 3] Positive jump sign characterized by patient vocalization or withdrawal

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1] History of the neck and upper back region fracture. 2] History of referred pain due to cervical pathology. 3] Dermatitis over the upper back region. 4] Wound over the neck. 5] Taking corticosteroids orally or intravenously or narcotics

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1] Numerical Pain Rating Scale [NPRS] 2] Pressure Algometer for pressure-pain threshold Timepoint: At the beginning of the intervention and at the end of the intervention.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1] Cervical Range of MotionTimepoint: At the beginning of the intervention and at the end of the intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Tushar J Palekar

Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy

principal.physio@dpu.edu.in9822606869

Outcome results

None listed

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