Effects of Myofascial Trigger Point Release Versus Neil Asher Technique on Pain, Range of Motion, and Disability in Patients With Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Effects of Myofascial Trigger Point Release Versus Neil Asher Technique on Pain, Range of Motion, and Disability in Patients With Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Rotator cuff syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain and functional limitation, often associated with myofascial trigger points. Myofascial Trigger Point Release (MFTR) and the Neil Asher Technique (NAT) are manual therapies aimed at reducing pain and improving mobility. This study compares their effects on pain, range of motion, and disability in individuals with rotator cuff syndrome.
This will be a randomized Clinical trial conducted on 36 participants. Data will be collected from Jinnah hospital and The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore by using non-probability convenience sampling technique. Adults aged 40 to 60 years with non-surgical rotator cuff-related shoulder pain, confirmed by positive Neer's or Hawkins-Kennedy tests and experiencing symptoms for more than four weeks, will be included in this study. Individuals with cardiac conditions, pregnancy, trauma-related shoulder injuries, or a history of shoulder surgery will be excluded. Group A will receive Myofascial Trigger Point Release (MFTR) along with conservative physiotherapy, while Group B will receive the Neil Asher Technique (NAT) combined with conservative physiotherapy. Each session will last 35 minutes-20 minutes for the primary intervention and 15 minutes for conventional therapy-administered four times per week for four weeks. Pre- and post-treatment evaluations will include the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), range of motion (using a Universal Goniometer), and disability (measured via SPADI). Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 27.0.
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