Effect Of IASTM versus ART along with exercises in subjects with upper cross syndrome-Randomized Control Trial

Effectiveness Of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization verses active release technique along with exercises in improving postural dysfunction in subjects with upper cross syndrome-Randomized Controlled Trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/07/055449

Enrollment

120

Registered

2023-07-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-07-25

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: IASTM: IASTM will be given for 5 minutes with exercises for 4 weeks for alternate days each. Control Intervention1: IASTM and Active release technique: Participants will be divided into

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a. Specific Neck Pain due to upper cross syndrome b. College Going Students (19-25 Yrs. Age). c. Both males and females d. Postural Dysfunction(including forward head posture, increased cervical lordosis and thoracic kyphosis, elevated and protracted shoulders, and rotation or abduction and winging of the scapulae).(1) e. Cranio Vertebral Angle less than 48-500 f. NDI score[15-24points (30-48% ) moderate disability] g. Subjects willing to participate in the study with consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a)Diagnosed with herniated disc and tumors in cervical region. b)Diagnosed with neurological ,metabolic, or systemic diseases. c)History of cervical spine surgery d)Any known shoulder pathologies (frozen shoulder, arthritis) e)History of trauma and inciting event at cervical and scapular region f)Thoracic scoliosis g)Subjects taking muscle relaxants. h)IASTM and ART contraindications(open wounds, skin infections,etc).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Cranio-Vertebral Angle. Timepoint: post 4 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1)Neck Disability Index. Timepoint: after 4 weeks;Pain AlgometerTimepoint: after 4 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShweta joshi

College of Physiotherapy,Dayanada Sagar University

vinod-mpt@dsu.edu.in9036200878

Outcome results