Effects of Autogenic and Reciprocal Inhibition Techniques With Conventional Therapy in Mechanical Neck Pain
NCT ID: NCT05044078
Last Updated: 2022-02-03
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
80 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-08-28
2021-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Group 1 (Autogenic Inhibition)
Autogenic Inhibition (5 reps, 10-sec hold, 5-sec rest in between each rep, 1 set, in all sessions) will be provided with the Conventional therapy including neck Isometric strengthening exercise (Neck Flexion, Extension, Both sides Rotation, and Neck Bending with each 5 rep, 10-sec hold, 1 set, in all sessions), Maitland Central posterio-anterior glide (Grade 1 and 2, 30 rep, 3 sets, in all sessions) and hot pack (10 minutes in all sessions on the back of the neck)
Autogenic Inhibition MET
If a sub-maximal contraction of the muscle is followed by stretching of the same muscle it is known as Autogenic Inhibition MET.
Group 2 (Reciprocal Inhibition)
Reciprocal Inhibition (5 reps, 10-sec hold, 5-sec rest in between each rep, 1 set, in all sessions) will be provided with the with same Conventional therapy as in group 1 .
Reciprocal Inhibition MET
If a submaximal contraction of a muscle is followed by stretching of the opposite muscle then this is known as Reciprocal Inhibition MET.
Interventions
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Autogenic Inhibition MET
If a sub-maximal contraction of the muscle is followed by stretching of the same muscle it is known as Autogenic Inhibition MET.
Reciprocal Inhibition MET
If a submaximal contraction of a muscle is followed by stretching of the opposite muscle then this is known as Reciprocal Inhibition MET.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Limited or Painful Cervical ROM
* Pain more than 4 weeks (sub-acute and chronic)
* 20-50 years Age
Exclusion Criteria
* Any neurological disease like Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson or Stroke
* Taking any Pain medication
* Trigger Point of Upper Trapezius
* Any fracture, surgical procedure, or trauma of the cervical spine
* Any red flag or signs of serious pathology like rheumatic or inflammatory diseases, malignancy, infection, or vascular disease such as Vertebro-Basilar Insufficiency.
20 Years
50 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Dow University of Health Sciences
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Mahrukh Siddiqi
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Mahrukh Siddiqi, MSAPT
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Dow University of Health Sciences
Saeed Akhter, MSPT
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Karachi, Pakistan
Aftab Ahmed Mirza Baig, MSAPT
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Karachi, Pakistan.
Locations
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Sindh Institue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Countries
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References
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MSiddiqi
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Identifier Source: org_study_id
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