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Bowen and Graston Technique in Patients of Tension Neck Syndrome

NCT ID: NCT05751070

Last Updated: 2023-12-27

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

26 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-03-16

Study Completion Date

2023-12-26

Brief Summary

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To compare the effects of Bowen and Graston technique in Tension neck syndrome for neck pain , ROM and disability in patients with Tension neck syndrome .

Detailed Description

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Tension neck syndrome (TNS) is defined as a myofascial pain localized in the neck and shoulder regions. The symptoms include; pain, tenderness, fatigue and stiffness in the neck and shoulder musculature, headaches radiating from the neck, without a history of injury herniated cervical disk, or degenerative processes. It is characterized pain over the neck region and muscle tenderness elicited on palpation and or neck movement. TNS patients with pain have the reduced sensitivity of the neck proprioception. TN may be work- and individual-related and sociopsychological factors may have effect.

Bowen Therapy, is a dynamic fascial and muscle release approach, consisting of gentle cross-fiber movements applied to the fascia, muscles, tendons, muscle insertions, muscle septa, ligaments and viscera.

Grastοn technique is an instrument assisted soft tissue treatment method (ІASTM) derived from the Cyriax1 cross-friction massage. Physіοtherapist strikes stainless steel instrument in a longitudinal dіrectіοn and in circular patterns at the treatment site

Conditions

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Neck Syndrome

Keywords

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NECK PAIN NECK DISABILITY Instrument assisted soft tissue treatment method

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Bowen Technique

BOWEN TECHNIQUE Hot pack TENS Cervical isometrics

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Bowen Technique

Intervention Type OTHER

They would be receiving conventional treatment as follow:

Hot pack for 10 minutes TENS for 10 minutes Cervical isometrics 10 reps with 5 sec hold Additionally The Bowen treatment will be 15 to 20 Bowen moves with 2 mins gap between each set for total of 20 mins.

Graston technique

GRASTON TECHNIQUE Hot pack TENS Cervical isometrics

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Graston technique

Intervention Type OTHER

They would be receiving conventional treatment as follow:

Hot pack for 10 minutes TENS for 10 minutes Cervical isometrics 10 reps with 5 sec hold Additionally The Graston treatment will be by using lubricant on the skin then a stainless steel instrument to relax the fascia and muscles. The frequency of the plastering and friction movements will be applied in 60 repetitions per minute for total of 20 mins.

Interventions

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Bowen Technique

They would be receiving conventional treatment as follow:

Hot pack for 10 minutes TENS for 10 minutes Cervical isometrics 10 reps with 5 sec hold Additionally The Bowen treatment will be 15 to 20 Bowen moves with 2 mins gap between each set for total of 20 mins.

Intervention Type OTHER

Graston technique

They would be receiving conventional treatment as follow:

Hot pack for 10 minutes TENS for 10 minutes Cervical isometrics 10 reps with 5 sec hold Additionally The Graston treatment will be by using lubricant on the skin then a stainless steel instrument to relax the fascia and muscles. The frequency of the plastering and friction movements will be applied in 60 repetitions per minute for total of 20 mins.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Age group 20-45
2. Both males and females
3. Patients diagnosed with VDTS induced Tension neck syndrome in Upper trapezius, SCM \& Levator scapulae muscles.
4. Specific criteria will be applied to make diagnosis of Visual display terminal syndrome:

syndrome, requiring 3 or more symptoms from the following: Patients from Tension neck syndrome such as neck pain, stiffness \& tenderness, fatigue or feeling of tiredness, possible headache, pain during movement etc. within past 7 days Musculoskeletal discomfort (pain, tenderness \& stiffness)in shoulder, elbow, lower back \& wrist/hand regions Ocular symptoms i.e. eye strain or eye dryness from past 7 days
5. Desktop, laptop and excessive smartphone users for more than 2 hours per day at eye level with extreme neck position and static work posture for at least 5 days per week

Exclusion Criteria

1. Cervical radiculopathy
2. Uncontrolled systemic disease
3. Neck pain due to diabetes, trauma, fracture, infectious or inflammatory process
4. Previous neck or shoulder surgery
5. Patients who are using any medication to reduce the neck pain \& discomfort
6. Malignancy
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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KINZA ANWAR, MS-OMPT

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY,ISLAMABAD,PAKISTAN

Locations

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WeCare Physiotherapy Clinic

Islamabad, , Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

Other Identifiers

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REC/01396 Amna Jamil

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id