Rationale of this research is to evaluate the outcome of active release technique and Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on trigger points in subjects with Migraine. The significance of this study is to identify which technique is superior in alleviating the symptoms of migraine. This study will help gather evidence on the practice of incorporating trigger point therapy in the treatment of Migraine.
Migraine is a neurological condition that typically causes painful headache attacks lasting from four to 72 hours that occur with additional symptoms, such as sensitivity to light, sound, smell, or touch. Migraines occur most frequently in the morning, especially upon waking. Migraines can be triggered by stress or hormones. Migraine attacks are debilitating and can hinder the day to day activities and productivity of the patient. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of active release technique and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on trigger points. It was a randomized, controlled trial, conducted among migraine patients. Sample size was 54 by using Epitool software. Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group after a baseline assessment with a lottery ticket and an opaque envelope.All participants in both groups were evaluated on baseline and post-intervention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
54
active TrP was identified, and sustained and constant pressure was applied .for stretching of the SCM muscle, the patient performed contralateral lateral flexion and ipsilateral rotation of the head to achieve stretching, for trapezius the therapist performed lateral flexion of the neck.
The therapist applied IASTM strokes for 20 seconds parallel to muscle fibers, followed by strokes for 20 seconds perpendicular to muscle fibers with the tool held at a 45° to the skin. .
Gulberg green campus of Riphah International University
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Numeric Pain Rate Scale:
Numeric Pain Rate Scale used to measure pain intensity.
Time frame: 3rd week
Cervical Goniometer
Cervical Goniometer used to assess cervical ranges.
Time frame: 3rd week
HIT-6 Headache Impact Test
The Headache Impact Test (HIT) is a tool used to measure the impact headaches have on your ability to function on the job, at school, at home and in social situations.
Time frame: 3rd week
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