The proposed project seeks to evaluate the influence of cervicothoracic (CT) manipulation and passive stretching to the upper trapezius on pressure pain thresholds and range of motion (ROM) in individuals without recent complain of neck pain.
Not needed
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
90
Sustained stretch of upper trapezius muscle
Manipulation to the cervicothoracic spine
Wait
University of Nevada Las Vegas - Department of Physical Therapy
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Cervical Range of Motion
Cervical Range of Motion in each cardinal plane (sagittal, coronal and transverse) will be measured in angular degrees using a CROM device
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention
Pain Pressure Threshold
Pain Pressure Threshold measured using a standard handheld algometer with 1 cm round tip
Time frame: Two minutes and 5 Minutes after the intervention
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