None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: myofascial release and massage therapy: Myofascial release for posterior cervical musculature:
Students will be made to lie on the couch comfortably ensuring the neck is relaxed. Small
Sponsors
KLE Institute of physiotherapy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Both male and female undergraduate physiotherapy students with age group of 18-23 years. Having trigger points in upper trapezius of grade 2 and above tenderness by palpation method. Having stress according to perceived stress scale with score of 14 and above13. Having neck stiffness or pain in recent fifteen days. Subjects having formative exam stress
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects having previous history of neck pain and stiffness. Subjects having skin diseases or infection. Subjects having cervical radiculopathy or known case of prolapse intervertebral disc. Subjects having migraine headache. Subjects having traumatic neck or upper limb injury or surgeries of spine or upper limb in the past. Subjects having somatic or psychological disorder. Subjects having recurrent neck pain and back pain and taking any medications for it presently.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Academic stress questionnaire Timepoint: at baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain pressure thresholdTimepoint: at baseline;Patient satisfaction scale Timepoint: after 1 week;goniometry Timepoint: at baseline | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Peeyoosha Gurudut
KLE Institute Of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed