Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
Myofascial Pain Syndrome,, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization,, IASTM,, Muscle Energy Technique, MET,
Brief summary
This study compares Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in female patients with myofascial pain syndrome. The study aims to evaluate the effects of both techniques on pain and related clinical outcomes to determine their effectiveness in managing the condition.
Interventions
OTHERControl Group (A):
Participants will receive the control intervention as specified in the study protocol.
Participants will receive Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), a physiotherapy technique used to address soft tissue restrictions and manage pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome.
Participants will receive Muscle Energy Technique (MET), a manual therapy technique involving controlled muscle contractions to help improve muscle flexibility and reduce pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome.
Sponsors
University of Lahore
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Male and female patients aged 18-35 years. Patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome. Patients experiencing localized muscle pain and tenderness. Patients willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Patients able to follow the treatment protocol and complete the required assessments.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with recent trauma or acute musculoskeletal injury. Patients with fractures or recent surgery in the affected area. Patients with neurological disorders affecting the study area. Patients with contraindications to Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) or Muscle Energy Technique (MET). Patients unwilling to participate or unable to complete the study protocol.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Intensity Measured by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) | Baseline (before intervention) to immediately after completion of the intervention period. | Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), an 11-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Scores will be recorded before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in pain intensity. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed