Muscle Energy Technique Versus Strain Counterstrain for Upper Trapezius Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Physical Therapy
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Physical Therapy focused on measuring Muscle energy technique, strain counterstrain, trapezius.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Patients will be included in the study if they fulfil the following criteria: They have active myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle bilaterally according to the established criteria for myofascial trigger points examination. They have neck pain less than three months. Their age ranges from 18 to 40 years old. Exclusion Criteria Patients will be excluded from the study if they fulfil the following criteria: Patients with chronic pain syndrome. Patients having myofascial trigger points in other neck muscles. Patients having a history of an injury or surgery or instability or deformity including both; cervical spine and shoulder. Patients diagnosed with a neurological disorder including altered sensation, migraine, cervical spondylosis, radiculopathy, or myelopathy, and tumour. Patients with a systemic disease including rheumatoid arthritis, Reiter's syndrome, diabetes, fibromyalgia syndrome, and severe medical or psychiatric disorders.
Sites / Locations
- The Outpatient Clinics, Faculty of Physical Therapy Kafrelsheikh UniversityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Group A
Group B
Group C
Experimental group 1.
Experimental group 2.
Experimental group 3.