Symmetrical Scapula-pelvis Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Superficial Back Line in Chronic Neck Pain With Hamstring Tightness
University of Karachi
156 participants
Jan 16, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
A research study will be conducted at Physiotherapy department of the Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Karachi, Pakistan. Overall 156 patients with 18-40 years old individuals with neck pain will be eligible and they will be included through non-probability, purposive sampling technique. The written informed consent will be taken from all the patients. They will be divided through Simple random sampling (computer generated software) method into two groups, 78 in each group. Group A (experimental group) will receive PNF Symmetrical Scapula-Pelvis Patterns (PNF-SSPP), group B (control group) will receive sub occipital muscle inhibition technique (SMI) and static stretching (SS) of hamstring muscle. All participants will be assessed using assessment form. Outcome measures will be Pain, disability, disability, neck range of motions, hamstring tightness, head posture, and levator scapulae index. An independent assessor blinded to the treatment will assess all the patients for treatment outcome assessment at baseline, after first session and post treatment. Treatment sessions will be given thrice a week for 6 weeks.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Individual with both male and female gender
- Individuals with chronic neck pain (pain for \> 3 month) with hamstring tightness
Exclusion Criteria6
- Any history related to spinal surgery
- Previous administration of epidural injections
- Neck pain due to specific pathology
- Patients with radiculopathy or myelopathy
- Traumatic spinal cord injury
- Neck pain associated with progressive neurological deficit or loss of strength
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Interventions
The Suboccipital Muscle Inhibition technique is a manual therapy method used by practitioners to relieve tension in the suboccipital muscles, which are located at the base of the skull.
Symmetrical scapula-pelvis patterns refer to a balanced, aligned posture and movement of the shoulder blades and pelvis which is often a therapeutic goal in physical rehabilitation with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.
Static stretching for hamstrings involves holding a position that creates tension in the back of the thigh for 30 seconds.
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NCT07332845