Effects of Thoracic Extension Versus Thoracic Stabilization Exercises in Patients With Maigne's Thoracic Pain

NCT ID: NCT05395078

Last Updated: 2023-04-03

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 32 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2022-05-30
• Study Completion Date: 2023-01-30

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of thoracic extension versus thoracic stabilization exercises on pain, stiffness, range of motion, disability and posture in patients with Maigne's thoracic pain.This study will be a randomized clinical trial and 32 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria will be included in the study. they will be allocated into 2 groups using non- probability purposive sampling technique. Group A will receive conventional treatment, myofascial release, thoracic spine mobilization with Thoracic Extension exercise program, while Group B will receive conventional treatment, myofascial release, thoracic spine mobilization with Thoracic Stabilization exercise program. Outcome measure: Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Goniometer, Thoracic Stiffness Index, Revised Oswestry Thoracic Pain Disability Questionnaire, standing thoracic X-ray and Flexi curve ruler, will measure pain, thoracic flexion and extension, Cobb's angle, kyphosis index, thoracic stiffness index and disability. Both groups will receive a total of 45 minutes session, thrice a week for 3 weeks. Measurements will be taken at the baseline, at the end of 3rd week and for long-term effects at the end of 6th week. Data will be analyzed by SPSS version 21.

Detailed Description

Maigne's thoracic pain is a condition in which pain originates from the thoracic spine, but according to Maigne, in most cases, its origin lies in the lower three cervical segments. It is common among both men and women, but it is most common among women. Common symptoms of Maigne's thoracic pain are tenderness and stiffness of thoracic muscles, especially interscapular muscles. The most important and chief complaint reported by patients of this condition is unilateral and severe pain which increases with static sitting and with carrying or lifting heavyweight. Physical examination of tenderness on the interscapular region at the level of T5-T6, 1-2 cm lateral to the midline. Pressure reproduces the patient's pain. Several clinical trials have established therapeutic guidelines and protocols for the rehabilitation of hyperkyphosis. These trials have typically focused on the use of spinal bracing, therapeutic taping, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise for postural training. Studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of combination therapy of thoracic extension exercises with other therapeutic exercises. Similarly, many studies have been conducted on thoracic stabilization exercises for posture correction. It is quite difficult to judge which exercise is more effective than the other. Moreover, typically for the management of Maigne's Thoracic pain, the efficacy of therapeutic treatment is quite underexplored. The rationale of this study is that it will provide evidence that may improve treatment strategies for the management of Maigne's Thoracic pain, majorly focusing on the muscular component of the thoracic region.

Conditions

Thoracic

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Group A

Thoracic extension exercises

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Conventional physical therapy treatment along with thoracic extension exercises

Intervention Type: OTHER

Thoracic Extension Exercises (2 sets of 10 reps each/day). This exercise program will target thoracic spine extension and trunk muscle flexibility. A specialized program of thoracic extension in sitting, in prone lying, in quadruped position, on foam roller, wall angle stretch, corner stretch + hot pack (10 min) + Trapezius and Levator Scapulae stretching + Myofascial Release + Thoracic spinal mobilization (3 sets of 3 reps each/day). A total of 45 minutes session three times a week on alternate days for 3 weeks.

Assessment will be done at baseline, on the end of 3rd week and for long term effects at the end of 6th week.

Group B

Thoracic Stabilization exercises

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Conventional physical therapy treatment along with thoracic stabilization exercises

Intervention Type: OTHER

Thoracic Stabilization Exercises (2 sets of 10 reps each/day). This exercise program will target thoracic musculature, static and dynamic thoracic posture. A specialized program of Draw- in and chin tucks in crook lying, prone, sitting and standing, prone chin- tuck elevation exercises with arm at sides, arms behind head or overhead (4) + hot pack (10 min) + Trapezius and Levator Scapulae stretching + Myofascial Release + Thoracic spinal mobilization (3 sets of 3 reps each/day). A total of 45 minutes session three times a week on alternate days for 3 weeks. Assessment will be done at baseline, on the end of 3rd week and for long term effects at the end of 6th week.

Interventions

Conventional physical therapy treatment along with thoracic extension exercises

Thoracic Extension Exercises (2 sets of 10 reps each/day). This exercise program will target thoracic spine extension and trunk muscle flexibility. A specialized program of thoracic extension in sitting, in prone lying, in quadruped position, on foam roller, wall angle stretch, corner stretch + hot pack (10 min) + Trapezius and Levator Scapulae stretching + Myofascial Release + Thoracic spinal mobilization (3 sets of 3 reps each/day). A total of 45 minutes session three times a week on alternate days for 3 weeks.

Assessment will be done at baseline, on the end of 3rd week and for long term effects at the end of 6th week.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Conventional physical therapy treatment along with thoracic stabilization exercises

Thoracic Stabilization Exercises (2 sets of 10 reps each/day). This exercise program will target thoracic musculature, static and dynamic thoracic posture. A specialized program of Draw- in and chin tucks in crook lying, prone, sitting and standing, prone chin- tuck elevation exercises with arm at sides, arms behind head or overhead (4) + hot pack (10 min) + Trapezius and Levator Scapulae stretching + Myofascial Release + Thoracic spinal mobilization (3 sets of 3 reps each/day). A total of 45 minutes session three times a week on alternate days for 3 weeks. Assessment will be done at baseline, on the end of 3rd week and for long term effects at the end of 6th week.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients of age between 20-45 years
• NPRS value more than or equal to 4
• Cobb's Angle > 40°
• Chronic Maigne's Thoracic pain

Exclusion Criteria

• Structural abnormalities
• Neoplasm
• Neurogenic problem
• H/o cervical or thoracic surgery
• H/o whiplash injury
• Muscular strain
• Lactating mothers
• Pregnant or 6 months post-partum females

• Minimum Eligible Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 45 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Syed Shakil-ur Rehman

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

Riphah Rehabilitation Center, PSRD

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Countries

Pakistan

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Other Identifiers

REC/RCR &AHS/22/0134 Rubab

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id