Myofascial Release With and Without Autogenic Inhibition Muscle Energy Technique in Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain
NCT ID: NCT07331571
Last Updated: 2026-01-12
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
44 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-01-13
2025-10-31
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
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Myofascial Release with Autogenic Inhibition Muscle Energy Technique
Autogenic Inhibition Muscle Energy Technique
AI MET was applied for upper trapezius 5 times for each side, similarly for levator scapulae it was applied 5 times for each side. AI MET was applied for posterior, middle and anterior fibres of scalene muscle. For sternocleidomastoid muscle it was applied for at least twice for each side. 8 sessions were conducted for 6 weeks, with 3 sessions scheduled every week.
Myofasical Release Therapy
MFR for upper trapezius and levator scapulae was carried out 5 times for each side. A total of 18 sessions were conducted for 6 weeks, with 3 sessions scheduled every week.
Standardized Physiotherapy Treatment
Electric hot pack for 10 minutes for 10 minutes, TENS with frequency of 120Hz at low intensity having pulse duration of 50-200μs for 10 minutes \& Grade I and II Maitland posteroanterior central glide with 3 sets of 30 oscillations, for alleviation of pain at the target vertebral segment.
Myofascial Release Therapy
Myofasical Release Therapy
MFR for upper trapezius and levator scapulae was carried out 5 times for each side. A total of 18 sessions were conducted for 6 weeks, with 3 sessions scheduled every week.
Standardized Physiotherapy Treatment
Electric hot pack for 10 minutes for 10 minutes, TENS with frequency of 120Hz at low intensity having pulse duration of 50-200μs for 10 minutes \& Grade I and II Maitland posteroanterior central glide with 3 sets of 30 oscillations, for alleviation of pain at the target vertebral segment.
Interventions
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Autogenic Inhibition Muscle Energy Technique
AI MET was applied for upper trapezius 5 times for each side, similarly for levator scapulae it was applied 5 times for each side. AI MET was applied for posterior, middle and anterior fibres of scalene muscle. For sternocleidomastoid muscle it was applied for at least twice for each side. 8 sessions were conducted for 6 weeks, with 3 sessions scheduled every week.
Myofasical Release Therapy
MFR for upper trapezius and levator scapulae was carried out 5 times for each side. A total of 18 sessions were conducted for 6 weeks, with 3 sessions scheduled every week.
Standardized Physiotherapy Treatment
Electric hot pack for 10 minutes for 10 minutes, TENS with frequency of 120Hz at low intensity having pulse duration of 50-200μs for 10 minutes \& Grade I and II Maitland posteroanterior central glide with 3 sets of 30 oscillations, for alleviation of pain at the target vertebral segment.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Pain intensity on NPRS between 4 to 7
* Limited neck range of motion
* Use of computer for at least 2 hours daily
* Negative Sharp-Purser and alar ligaments test (to rule out atlantoaxial instability, integrity of transverse and alar ligaments)
Exclusion Criteria
* Cervical spine fracture
* Open neck surgery
* Cervical radiculopathy
* Paresthesia
* Cervical myelopathy
* Rheumatoid Arthritis
* Ankylosing Spondylitis
* Multiple Sclerosis
* Fibromyalgia
* Hemorrhage tendency and/or anticoagulation treatment
* Whiplash Injury
20 Years
45 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Riphah International University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Shakil ur Rehman, Ph.D
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Locations
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Rehab Max Physio & Sports Injury Clinic
Layyah, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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REC/RCR & AHS/24/0178
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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