Comparative Study of Active Release Technique and Myofascial Release Technique in Treatment of Patients with Upper Trapezius Spasm
Introduction: Trapezius muscle pain and spasm is most common musculoskeletal disorder occurring in individuals who works with an awkward position of neck for a prolonged period of time, with repetitive movements. Active Release Therapy (ART) and Myofascial Release (MFR) are soft tissue manipulat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12218/37558_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_PF1(PAB)_PN(SHU).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Trapezius muscle pain and spasm is most
common musculoskeletal disorder occurring in individuals who
works with an awkward position of neck for a prolonged period
of time, with repetitive movements. Active Release Therapy
(ART) and Myofascial Release (MFR) are soft tissue manipulation
techniques practiced by physiotherapists for reducing muscle
spasm and pain.
Aim: To compare the effect of ART and MFR on the upper
trapezius muscle spasm on pain and cervical range of motion.
Materials and Methods: The study was done on 60 patients
of both genders between the age group of 20 to 55 years with
upper trapezius spasm. They were divided into two groups by
computerised randomisation. Each group received treatment in
the form of either ART or MFR for seven days. Cervical Range
of motion (ROM), Neck Disability Index scale (NDI) and Visual
Analog Scale (VAS) were used as outcome measures.
Results: Paired Sample t-test was used to compare the
outcome differences within each group, while Independent t-test
was used to compare the differences between the two groups
for the same outcome measures. Improvement was found in
both the groups on seventh day following intervention, but the
group which received ART showed significant improvements in
neck ROM (p<0.001), NDI (p<0.0001) and in VAS (p<0.0001) as
compared to group which received MFR.
Conclusion: Although both techniques are effective in alleviation
of symptoms and associated disability in upper trapezius muscle
spasm, ART gave better results as compared to MFR. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |