None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Kinesio taping: Kinesiotaping over upper trapezius muscle having active trigger point. Muscle Inhibition technique of kinesiotaping will be used. Participants position- sitting on the c
Sponsors
Sejal Doshi
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals in the age group of 18 to 30 years having unilateral Active myofascial trigger points of upper trapezius. Having minimum pain intensity of 4 on 10 on Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Presence of one or two active myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius muscle. Participants who are willing to participate and will give consent for the same.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Any diagnosed neurological condition. 2. Any traumatic, infective, autoimmune and inflammatory pathology involving the cervical spine, shoulder and scapula. 3. Individuals having radiating pain form cervical spinal vertebrae. 4. Any known Skin allergies or hypersensitivity which contradicts treatment with kinesiotaping. 5. Individuals had taken prior physiotherapy in last 3 months for upper trapezius trigger points. 6. Any cognitive impairments that prevent them from following instructions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain measured with Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Pressure pain threshold measured using pressure algometer, Cervical range of motion measured using cervical range of motion (CROM) device Disability of Neck measured using Neck Disability Index (NDI) Timepoint: pre intervention At the end of 2nd week At the end of 3rd week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Priti Mehendale PT
k J Somaiya College of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed