Status:
COMPLETED
Positional Release Technique for Myofascial Trigger Points of the Upper Trapezius
Lead Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Conditions:
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Eligibility:
MALE
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this research is to find the effects of Positional Release Technique (PRT) on pain, range of motion and neck disability index in patients with myofascial trigger points (MTRPs) of the upper...
Detailed Description
Muscular and skeletal structures can change into an incorrect shape due to a reduction in physical activity and inappropriate posture habits in daily living. Kong YS et al defined Forward head posture...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Pain intensity of at least 3 on VAS.
- Presence of palpable taut band \& at least one active trigger point in upper trapezius. Diagnosis of trigger point will confirm by following criteria given by Travel \& Simon.
- CVA less than 50 degrees while standing.
- At least 6 hours in sitting position and work via computers per day
Exclusion
- Diagnosis of fibromyalgia \& RA.
- Diagnosis of cervical Radiculopathy or Myelopathy
- History of a whiplash injury
- History of cervical spine and shoulder surgery
- Having undergone Trigger point therapy within the past month prior to the study
- Drug intake (anti-inflammatory medication during treatment sessions)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 29 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 29 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
32 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04747899
Start Date
January 29 2021
End Date
July 29 2021
Last Update
April 12 2022
Active Locations (1)
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THQ Civil Hospital
Wazirabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 52000