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To compare the effects of Thoracic manipulation and MET in relieving pain.in improving Range of motion and in improving functional disability.
Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder. Mechanical neck pain is also known as non-specific neck pain and is defined as the pain anywhere within the region bounded superiorly by superior nuchal line, inferiorly by an imaginary line through the tip of first thoracic spinous process and laterally by sagittal plane tangential to the lateral borders of the neck in which pain is provoked by sustained neck posture, neck movement, pain on palpation of cervical musculature without pathologies. In most patients, neck pain can be a common cause of disability: it is associated with daily activity limitations, reduction of work productivity and decrease in quality of life. Mechanical neck pain is commonly seen in people involved in occupation like computer processing, clerical job, students and people with sedentary life style awkward occupational posture, heavy lifting and physically demanding work.
thoracic spine manipulation (TSM) is defined as a high-velocity/low amplitude movement or "thrust" directed at any segment of the thoracic spine.
Muscle energy technique (MET) is a method of treatment that involves the voluntary contraction of subject's muscles in a precisely controlled direction, against a counterforce and producing post isometric relaxation through the influence of the Golgi tendon. MET is used to decrease pain, stretch tight structures muscle and fascia, reduce muscle tone, improve local circulation, and mobilize joint restriction
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Thoracic Manipulation Posterior anterior and conventional therapy | Experimental | Thoracic Manipulation Posterior anterior and conventional therapy |
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| Muscle Energy Technique (PIR) and conventional treatment | Experimental | Muscle Energy Technique (PIR) and conventional treatment |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| thoracic Manipulation Posterior anterior and conventional therapy | Other | A high-velocity, end range force directed to both sides of the respective zygapophyseal joint as indicated by the segmental examination. This procedure will be performed for a maximum of two attempts. When a cracking sound occurred, the therapist will move on to the next segmental restriction from an upper level to a lower level. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Numeric Pain Rating Scale | The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) measures the subjective intensity of pain. The NPRS is an eleven-point scale from 0 to 10. "0" = no pain and "10" = the most intense pain imaginable.Assesment to be done at baseline,1st session,3rd session and 6th session. | three weeks |
| Inclinometer | it is used for measurements of cervical flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation.Assesment to be done at baseline,1st session,3rd session and 6th session. | three weeks |
| Neck Disability Index | The neck disability index is a ten-item self-reported questionnaire that assesses pain and associated disability, with a total max score of 50 points. .Assessment to be done at baseline,1st session,3rd session and 6th session. | three weeks |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Maria Khalid, MSOMPT | Riphah International University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Rawal dental and general hospital, | Islamabad | Punjab Province | Pakistan |
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| Muscle Energy Technique (PIR) and conventional treatment | Other | sustain the Isometric contraction for 7-10 and hold the breath. Then the patient will be asked to breathe out and relax while the therapist stretches further up to the neck barrier and hold this for 30 seconds.3 to 5 repetition |
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| ID | Term |
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| D019547 | Neck Pain |
| D010146 | Pain |
| ID | Term |
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| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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