Effect of exercise with laser in myofascial pain syndrome

Efficacy of post isometric relaxation technique in combination with laser in subjects with myofascial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/064401

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-19

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M70-M79- Other soft tissue disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: Post isometric relaxation exercise with LASER and hotpacks: Patients in this group will perform post isometric relaxation exercise for 4 weeks and LASER will be given twice a week for 4

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 18 to 50 years. 2.Both Males and Females. 3.Patients with active or palpable Myofascial Trigger Points on one or both sides of the upper back (trapezius muscles). 4.Consent to participate in study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.CNS deficit patients. 2.Cognitive deficit patients. 3.Patients receiving some other treatment like dry needling, acupuncture injections etc. 4.Uncooperative patients.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Cervical lateral flexion range of motion, Shoulder range of motion, Northwick Park neck pain questionnaireTimepoint: The outcomes will be assessed for two times which is at the baseline and after the 4 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Tenderness grading scaleTimepoint: The outcome will be assessed for two times which is at the baseline and after the 4 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mamta Boora PT

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology

mamtaboora50@gmail.com8683810061

Outcome results

None listed

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