Comparative Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Modified Active Release Technique in Scapulocostal Syndrome.

Riphah International University46 enrolled

Overview

The study was conducted to determine the comparative effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Modified Active Release Technique on Pain, Chest expansion and Functional disability in patients with Scapulocostal Syndrome.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Scapulocostal Syndrome

Interventions

Muscle Energy TechniqueOTHER

Muscle Energy Technique (PIR) began by putting the muscles in stretched position. An isometric contraction was exerted against minimum resistance. Followed by Relaxation, then gentle stretch followed as the muscle releases. Tight, tender muscles commonly suffering with pain undergoes such techniques. All the contraction were hold for 10 seconds for each muscle i.e. 10 repetitions followed with 20 seconds rest time. 1. MET for upper Trapezius Muscle. 2. MET for Levator scapulae Muscle 3. MET for Rhomboid muscle

Modified Active Release TechniqueOTHER

Modified Active Release Technique combined the active movement by patients with the passive movements done by the therapist. During this, participants were instructed to hold every movement for 6seconds with 10 repetitions. Pin and stretch type of modified active release technique was used in the study. 1. Modified Active Release Technique for Upper trapezius: 2. Modified Active Release Technique for Levator Scapulae: 3. Modified Active Release Technique for Rhombhoids.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18-40 yrs. * Both male and females with shoulder-neck pain. * NPRS value\> than 3. * Chest expansion value \< than 3cm are included. * Subjects with Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae and Rhomboid muscles tenderness. * Pain duration should be present for at least for 3 months before inclusion in the study. * Presence of 1 to 3 trigger points in upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and rhombhoids (MTrP) causing referred pain pattern with palpable taut band of muscle. Exclusion Criteria: * Thoracic outlet syndrome. * Brachial neuralgia. * Local neck and shoulder disorder. * Adhesive Capsulitis. * Cervical Radiculopathy. * Trauma or Injury around Scapular area. * Past Surgical Area. * Any cardiovascular or Respiratory pathology. * People with psychiatric illness such as depression.

Locations (1)

AAHAD Hospital Sialkot.

Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Numeric Pain Rating Scale

Patient's pain level was accessed using NPRS. It is a tool used to check the severity of pain, on a scale of 0 to 10, 0 indicates no pain, 1-3 means mild pain,4to 6 indicates moderate pain, and 7 to 10 value shows severe pain. Patient rates their level of pain at that time and the less and severe pain level in previous 24 hours, Then the average is taken by using 3 values. Validity of NPRS is 0.86 and reliability 0.96.

Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treament at 6 weeks.

Neck Disability Index.

Neck Disability index is a tool to check the neck complaints. Developed from Oswestry Index of neck pain and neck disability index. It is based on activites of daily life and provide a good functional value. This scale consists of 10 sections, each section contains 5 further questions of daily life activities affected, each section scored 0 to 5. The subject was asked to answer these questions. By dividing the total scores over number of questions answered and multiply by 100, the index was calculated. The validity and realibility of NDI is good

Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Measuring Inches Tape

Measuring Tape is used to measure Chest expansion. It is a reliable, non-invasive and simple method. Chest Expansion is measured by thoracic girth difference, after maximal inspiration, and at maximal expiration end point. There are several anatomical landmarks to measures upper and lower chest expansion. Anatomical landmarks are 4th intercostal space, axillary lines, and thoracic vertebrae (3rd ,5th .12th) and 10th thoracic vertebrae and xiphoid process. 4th Intercostal space and axillary lines were used to measure chest expansion in this study at both levels. The 2-instruction evaluated were, "breathe in maximally, breathe out maximally". And value were recorded at end of Maximal inhalation and maximal exhalation. A difference in these values were then calculated. An acceptable Reliability by ICC was determined. Value \> 0.85 and SEMs \< 5%.

Time frame: From enrollment to the end of study at 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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