Health Condition 1: M708- Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: IASTM DRY NEEDLING: IASTM is based on these principles and it is a technique that is a modified version of traditional soft tissue mobilization such as Gua Sha IASTM includes augmented
Sponsors
UPUMS
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Patients with a diagnosis of upper back myofascial pain syndrome (UBMPS), confirmed by orthopedic professionals. 2 Age: Between 18 and 65 years. 3 Duration of pain: At least 4 weeks 4 Pain intensity: A score of 3 or higher on a numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) at baseline. 5 Consent: Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent for invasive techniques.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: I. Other conditions: Patients with any other musculoskeletal or systemic conditions that could significantly affect the study outcomes. II. Previous treatments: Patients who have undergone any invasive treatments for UBMPS within the past 3 months, such as surgery, injections. III. Medication: Patients taking any medications that could interfere with pain perception or muscle function. IV. Cognitive impairment: Patients with cognitive impairment that would prevent them from understanding or participating in the study. V. Substance abuse: Patients with active substance abuse problems.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Global Pain ScaleTimepoint: baseline and 2 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAsif Equebal
UTTAR PRADESH UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, SAIFAI, ETAWAH (U.P.)
Outcome results
None listed