Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Post - Isometric Relaxation Technique in Trapezius Myalgia. | NCT07720544

NCT07720544

Overview

NCT ID: NCT07720544
Lead Sponsor: Riphah International UniversityOTHER
Official Title: Effects of Instrument -Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Post - Isometric Relaxation Technique on Pain,Range of Motion, and Function in Patients With Trapezius Myalgia.
Brief Summary: effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) in reducing pain, improving range of motion, and enhancing function among individuals with trapezius myalgia.

it was a randomized clinical trial with outcome measuring tools as NPRS for pain Goniometer for ROM NDI for function
Conditions: Trapezius Myalgia
Interventions

Status and Timeline

Status: Completed
Last Update Posted: Jul 22, 2026Actual
Start Date: Apr 1, 2025Actual
Primary Completion Date: May 30, 2026Actual
Completion Date

Participation Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Adult (18-64)
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Individuals aged 25 to 35 experiencing trapezius myalgia,

both men and women who report neck pain and stiffness,

Limited range of motion in lateral neck bending and rotational movement.

Presence of identifiable tender areas or trigger points within the trapezius muscle, Evidence of muscle tightness observed during mobility assessments, such as when performing lateral head tilt.

A firm band of muscle tissue containing a hypersensitive point, often with a palpable nodule and potential for radiating discomfort.

Exclusion Criteria:

Traumatic injury to the neck causing torticollis,

Tumor affecting the upperportion of the trapezius muscle,

Cervical nerverootirritation or damage, Break in one or more cervical vertebrae,

Impairment of nervous system function,

Swelling and hypersensitivity reactions in the skin,

Abnormal spinal curvature and birth-related structural defects.

Study Plan

Study Type: Interventional
Phase: Not Applicable
Enrollment: 48Actual
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single

Contacts and Locations

Central Contacts: No data available
Locations: Arif memorial teaching hospital

Similar Studies

Participant Group/Arms

GROUP 1 (Intrument assisted soft tissue mobilization)Experimental

IASTM (Members of this group received instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in addition to a standard intervention aimed at reducing pain and enhancing range of motion and functional ability.)

Other: IASTM

GROUP 2(Post isometric relaxation)Active Comparator

Post isometric relaxation(The members of this group underwent post-isometric relaxation combined with the same standard protocol, with the same goals of alleviating pain and improving mobility and function.)

Other: Post isometric relaxation