Comparing Efficacy of Dry Needling Combined with Passive Stretching and Muscle Energy Technique on Myofascial Trigger Points
Comparing the Efficacy of Dry Needling Combined with Passive Stretching and Muscle Energy Technique on Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck Pain
University of Peradeniya
46 participants
Sep 1, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess and compare the efficacy of dry needling (minimally invasive treatment by using a tiny needle) combined with two types of stretching techniques in patients with neck pain for more than 3 months. The main questions it aims to answer are: Which combination of treatment will 1.give faster relief of pain? 2.improve neck range of motion? and 3.improve disability level of a person with neck pain. Participants who are interested will be selected according to eligibility criteria. Participants will be divided into two groups. Initially researcher will assess and interview the participants. Two groups will receive two different combinations of interventions. Pre and post measurements will be obtained and then treatment efficacy will be assessed.
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Interventions
Treatment protocol: 1. Dry needling: Prone position, identify trigger points in upper trapezius, use Hong technique with 50mm/0.25 gauge needle, eliciting local twitch response. 2. Passive stretching: Supine position, cervical spine stretched just short of restriction, hold for 30s with 20s rest, repeat 3 times. 3. Muscle Energy Technique: Supine position, identify restriction barrier, move spine away from barrier, instruct patient to isometrically contract opposing movement (25% strength), hold for 7-10s, then stretch towards new barrier for 30s, repeat 3 times.
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NCT06780904