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Symmetrical Scapula-pelvis Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Superficial Back Line in Chronic Neck Pain With Hamstring Tightness
Led by University of Karachi · Updated on 2026-03-10
156
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
44 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Karachi
Lead Sponsor
S
Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
A research study will be conducted at Physiotherapy department of the Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Karachi, Pakistan. Overall 156 patients with 18-40 years old individuals with neck pain will be eligible and they will be included through non-probability, purposive sampling technique. The written informed consent will be taken from all the patients. They will be divided through Simple random sampling (computer generated software) method into two groups, 78 in each group. Group A (experimental group) will receive PNF Symmetrical Scapula-Pelvis Patterns (PNF-SSPP), group B (control group) will receive sub occipital muscle inhibition technique (SMI) and static stretching (SS) of hamstring muscle. All participants will be assessed using assessment form. Outcome measures will be Pain, disability, disability, neck range of motions, hamstring tightness, head posture, and levator scapulae index. An independent assessor blinded to the treatment will assess all the patients for treatment outcome assessment at baseline, after first session and post treatment. Treatment sessions will be given thrice a week for 6 weeks.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Symmetrical Scapula-pelvis Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Superficial Back Line in Chronic Neck Pain With Hamstring Tightness
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female individuals
- Chronic neck pain lasting more than 3 months with hamstring tightness
- Age between 18 and 40 years
You will not qualify if you...
- History of spinal surgery
- Prior epidural injections
- Neck pain caused by specific pathology
- Presence of radiculopathy or myelopathy
- Traumatic spinal cord injury
- Neck pain with worsening neurological problems or muscle weakness
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 75300
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Research Team
A
Aftab Ahmed Mirza Baig, PhD
CONTACT
B
Basit Ansari, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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