Myofascial Release With and Without Autogenic Inhibition Muscle Energy Technique in Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain

Riphah International University44 enrolled

Overview

The study was conducted to determine the effects of myofascial release therapy with and without autogenic inhibition muscle energy technique in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Non Specific Chronic Neck Pain

Interventions

Autogenic Inhibition Muscle Energy TechniqueOTHER

AI MET was applied for upper trapezius 5 times for each side, similarly for levator scapulae it was applied 5 times for each side. AI MET was applied for posterior, middle and anterior fibres of scalene muscle. For sternocleidomastoid muscle it was applied for at least twice for each side. 8 sessions were conducted for 6 weeks, with 3 sessions scheduled every week.

Myofasical Release TherapyOTHER

MFR for upper trapezius and levator scapulae was carried out 5 times for each side. A total of 18 sessions were conducted for 6 weeks, with 3 sessions scheduled every week.

Standardized Physiotherapy TreatmentOTHER

Electric hot pack for 10 minutes for 10 minutes, TENS with frequency of 120Hz at low intensity having pulse duration of 50-200μs for 10 minutes \& Grade I and II Maitland posteroanterior central glide with 3 sets of 30 oscillations, for alleviation of pain at the target vertebral segment.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 45 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Neck pain for at least 3 months * Pain intensity on NPRS between 4 to 7 * Limited neck range of motion * Use of computer for at least 2 hours daily * Negative Sharp-Purser and alar ligaments test (to rule out atlantoaxial instability, integrity of transverse and alar ligaments) Exclusion Criteria: * History of trauma * Cervical spine fracture * Open neck surgery * Cervical radiculopathy * Paresthesia * Cervical myelopathy * Rheumatoid Arthritis * Ankylosing Spondylitis * Multiple Sclerosis * Fibromyalgia * Hemorrhage tendency and/or anticoagulation treatment * Whiplash Injury

Locations (1)

Rehab Max Physio & Sports Injury Clinic

Layyah, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Numeric Pain Rating Scale

Numeric Pain Rating Scale is utilized to evaluate pain. It consists of 11 points, having an overall score ranging from 0 and 10, where: 0 represents no pain, 1 - 3 represents mild pain, 4 - 6 represents moderate pain and 7 - 10 represents the most severe pain.