Effectiveness of Positional Release Techniques and Graston Technique In Trigger Point
NCT ID: NCT06986317
Last Updated: 2025-07-10
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
34 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-04-27
2025-07-12
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
NONE
Study Groups
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positional release technique
Positional release techniques along with therapeutic exercises
Positional release techniques
Positional release techniques apply for 90 second with the frequency of 3. This protocol will given 2 times in a week.
graston technique
Graston technique along with therapeutic exercises
Graston technique
Graston technique will apply at 45 degree to muscle fiber for 60 sec with the frequency of three. 2 session will be given per week
Interventions
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Positional release techniques
Positional release techniques apply for 90 second with the frequency of 3. This protocol will given 2 times in a week.
Graston technique
Graston technique will apply at 45 degree to muscle fiber for 60 sec with the frequency of three. 2 session will be given per week
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Age group 18-55 years
At least one trigger point
Exclusion Criteria
* History of head and upper back trauma or surgery
* Tendency to hemorrhage
* Systemic disease
18 Years
55 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Rukhma Mauzzam
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Elite College of Management Science
Locations
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• Al- Raee Hospital Gujranwala • Civil Hospital Gujranwala • Elite college of Management Sciences Gujranwala
Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Khalid, M., et al. (2023).
Haq, K. and H. Riaz (2022).
Cheatham SW, Lee M, Cain M, Baker R. The efficacy of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization: a systematic review. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2016 Sep;60(3):200-211.
Bethers AH, Swanson DC, Sponbeck JK, Mitchell UH, Draper DO, Feland JB, Johnson AW. Positional release therapy and therapeutic massage reduce muscle trigger and tender points. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Oct;28:264-270. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.07.005. Epub 2021 Jul 14.
Lavelle ED, Lavelle W, Smith HS. Myofascial trigger points. Anesthesiol Clin. 2007 Dec;25(4):841-51, vii-iii. doi: 10.1016/j.anclin.2007.07.003.
Bron C, Dommerholt JD. Etiology of myofascial trigger points. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2012 Oct;16(5):439-44. doi: 10.1007/s11916-012-0289-4.
Other Identifiers
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2020-GCUF-079318
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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