Pain in limb. Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toes
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Experimental Physical Therapy Group (B):Group B will be given Post isometric Relaxation along with routine physical therapy including hot pack, range of motion exercises, static stretc
Sponsors
Self Supported
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
22 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age is between 25-55 years Both gender Long standing workers (at least 3-5 hours of standing work including 5-min seated rest breaks and a 30-min lunch break) Pre diagnosed patients of calf pain Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) scoring = 4 The presence of at least one trigger point in unilateral gastrocnemius muscles. Jump sign positive. (While compressing the Myofascial Trigger Point, carefully examined the subject’s reaction. A positive jump sign was defined as the subject withdrawing from palpation, wincing, or producingany pain related vocalization)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Analgesic intake in past 48 hours Individuals who are already involved in any exercise program for lower extremity Had a previous history of lateral malleolar, bi malleolar or calcaneal fracture that would affect their gait pattern or strength of the gastrocnemius Current pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline, 4th week and 8th week (follow-up). Method of measurement: Numeric pain rating scale to measure pain.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline, 4th week and 8th week (follow-up). Method of measurement: Quality of life is measured by Short Form-12 (SF-12).;Range of Motion. Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline, 4th week and 8th week (follow-up). Method of measurement: Range of motion is measured by universal goniometer. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactMuhammad Waqas
The University of Lahore
Outcome results
None listed