Effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides Combined With Kinesiotaping in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides Combined With Kinesiotaping in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomised Controlled Trial

This study is a randomized controlled trial and its purpose is to determine the combined effects of sustained natural apophyseal glides and kinesiotaping on pain, range of motion and neck disability in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain.

This study aims to determine the combined effects of sustained natural apophyseal glides and kinesiotaping in chronic mechanical neck pain patients of age range 18-40. Outcome variables are pain, range of motion and functional disability of neck which will be determined by using the following respective data collection tools:

1. Numeric pain rating scale
2. Inclinometer
3. Neck Disability Index

Participants of interest will be approached and explained about the research. They will be randomly allocated in to two groups. Informed written consent will be taken. The intervention protocol will be comprised of six sessions over a 2-week period (3 sessions per week on alternate days). Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline and after 2 weeks. Data will be analyzed and interpreted using SPSS.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mechanical Neck Pain
• Age range: 18-40 years
• Both males and females
• Having pain from at least last 3 months (chronic)
• Pain score greater than 3 on NPRS
• Pain and limitation on neck moverment

Exclusion criteria :

• Recent surgery of spine, Temporomandibular joint or shoulder in the previous 12 months.
• Open wound around neck.
• History of traumatic injuries or fractures in the cervical spine.
• History of neurological and cardiac pathologies.
• History of some serious pathologies (e.g., malignancy, inflammatory disorder etc.).
• History of cervical or shoulder neurological movement disorder.
• Cervical spondylolisthesis, cervical radiculopathy, and spinal stenosis.
• Vascular syndromes such as basilar insufficiency.
• Diagnosed psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression.
• Interventions including medications, exercise or physical therapy in the last 3 months.
• Any other condition that contraindicates kinesiotaping such as skin sensitivity.