Health Condition 1: M95-M95- Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization along with Ultrasound Therapy: The IASTM group (n=35) will receive approximately 3 minutes of IASTM treatment after identifying trigger poin
Sponsors
Sanhita Sengupta
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: College students with myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle. Eligibility requires the presence of taut band, point tenderness at specific site, and reproduction of pain on examination. Additional findings may include referred pain, twitch response, and reduced range of motion
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Malignancy, Cervical spine fractures, Cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy, whether they are undergoing any other treatments, such as physical therapy or medication, that could interfere with the results of this study, and any contraindications for IASTM, or ESWT
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain Intensity will measured using Numerical Pain Rating Scale, and Pressure Pain Threshold will be measured using Pressure AlgometerTimepoint: Primary outcome measure will be recorded at thge baseline and after treatment completion after 2 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cervical Range of motion for flexion, extension, lateral flexion, & rotation will be measured using Bubble InclinometerTimepoint: Cervical range of motion will be recorded at the baseline & after treatment completion at 2 weeks;Functional limitations will be measured using Neck Disability IndexTimepoint: Functional limitations will be recorded at the baseline & after treatment completion at 2 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSanhita Sengupta
Teerthenker Mahaveer University
Outcome results
None listed