Status:

COMPLETED

Positional Release Technique in Patients With Unilateral Subacute Trapezitis

Lead Sponsor:

Riphah International University

Conditions:

Cervical Spine Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

25-40 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To assess the effects of positional release technique to improve the cervical range of motion, relieve pain and function in the patient with unilateral subacute trapezitis.

Detailed Description

Trapezius pain is the most common muscular pain due to increased stress which results in trapezitis. The trapezius muscle is postural muscle diamond shape highly susceptible to overuse. It helps in ex...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Pain with less than 3 months duration
  • Subjects of sub- acute trapezitis with trigger points
  • Taut band palpable in upper trapezius muscle
  • Excruciating spot tenderness at one point along the length of the taut band of the upper trapezius muscle
  • Restriction in cervical lateral flexion when measured
  • Pain increased by elongating (stretching) the trapezius muscle.

Exclusion

  • Traumatic Neck Injury
  • Fracture of cervical vertebras
  • Cervical Spinal Cord Compromise
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Spondylolisthesis of the cervical spine
  • A history of heart disease or the presence of a pacemaker

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 25 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 25 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

44 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04716192

Start Date

January 25 2021

End Date

July 25 2021

Last Update

June 2 2022

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