Kinesio Taping on Trapezius Trigger Points After Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT)

Effects of Kinesio Taping on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points After Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT)

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT04089228

Enrollment

Registered

2019-09-13

Start date

2019-02-01

Completion date

2019-06-30

Last updated

2019-09-13

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Conditions

Trigger Points

Keywords

Myofascial trigger points, Kinesiotaping, Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique

Brief summary

The aim of this research is to see the effects of kinesio taping after integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique on pain, disability, pain-pressure threshold and muscle length in patients with upper trapezius trigger points. There will be two groups experimental and control. One study group will receive kinesiotaping after integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique and the other group will only receive integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique.

Detailed description

This study is Randomized controlled trail done at physiotherapy department of Railway General Hospital Rawalpindi. The sample size of 26 individuals calculated using open epi tool. Sampling technique applied was convenience sampling. Randomization in groups by sealed envelope method. The subjects were divided into two groups with 13 patients each. Both groups were treated with Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (Muscle energy Technique, sustain pressure, Strain counter-strain) while Kinesio tape was applied after INIT in only experimental group. Study duration was of 6 months. Individuals having age between 20-40 years, upper trapezius active or latent trigger points, limited side bending were included in this study. Tools used in the study were neck disability index (NDI), algometry, numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) and muscle length (side bending through inclinometer). Assessments were taken on 1st day pre and post intervention and on 4th day.

Interventions

OTHERKinesiotaping

Total of 4 sessions on upper trapezius trigger points on alternate days.

OTHERIntegrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique

Sustain Pressure. Strain Counter-strain (for 90 sec) Passive Isometric Relaxation (PIR) (6-10 sec hold, 4 reps)

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE (Subject)

Masking description

this study is randomized control trail, participants are randomly allocated through sealed envelope method

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

20 Years to 50 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Upper Trapezius Active or latent trigger points * Limited range of motion (cervical Side Bending)

Exclusion criteria

* Radiculopathies * Malignancy * Infection * Trauma

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Neck disability index	4th Day	Changes from the baseline, The NDI is a modification of the neck disability index and it was developed by Vernon and Mior. It was designed to measure the neck pain and disability over time. It consists of 10 items, five parts sections. At the end, score is calculated by dividing the obtained score by total 50 multiplied by 100.
Pain-Pressure threshold (PPT)	4th day	Changes from the baseline, Pain-pressure threshold was measured with the help of an algometer.
NPRS	4th Day	Changes from the baseline, Numeric Pain rating scale is a scale for pain intensity starting from 0-10. Where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicate severe pain.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Muscle length measure	4th Day	Changes from the baseline, Muscle length of upper trapezius was measured with the help of Inclinometer

Countries

Pakistan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026