To treat the myofascial trigger points in cervical and lumbar region.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Twenty five participants will be received instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization treatment technique using ergon tool. The position of patients will be in prone lying. With the
Sponsors
Memon College of Physical and Rehasbilitaive Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 18 to 40 years are included Who having cervical and lumbar pain more than 6 months Patients diagnosed with at least active trigger points in cervical & lumbar region Patients having pain intensity of at least 3 in the numeric pain scale
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: If the pain is related to any trauma or fracture Patients with tuberculosis of spine Patients with any types of wounds History of infections or any other cause of back pain not due to muscles spasm or trigger point If the patients have a history of whiplash injury If the patients have history of head, neck and cervical spinal surgery If the patients have a history of cervical radiculopathy If the patients have diagnosed with fibromyalgia and myopathy If the patients have history of cancer at relevant area of body If the patients get the myofascial physical therapy treatment within the past one month If the patients are taking any anti-psychotic medicine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Instrumental versus manual exercises for trigger point release. Timepoint: The outcomes will be measured at the baseline and re-measured after the 18 sessions. The intervention protocol is based on three sessions per week for six weeks. Method of measurement: Outcome will measure by numeric pain rating scale, neck disability index, pain sensitivity questionnaire and modified somatic perception questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle power. Timepoint: Before and after 18 session of treatment. Method of measurement: Manual muscle power test.;To check range of motion before and after intervention. Timepoint: Before and after 18 session of treatment. Method of measurement: Range of motion will be check by inclinometer.;To check pain scale before an after the interventions. Timepoint: Before and after 18 session of treatment. Method of measurement: Pain will be check by numeric pain scale. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Mohabbat Ali
Memon Medical Institute Hospital
Outcome results
None listed