Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation Versus Static Stretching in Patients With Levator Scapulae Syndrome.

NCT06686290 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR&AHS/24/0117
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 42
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Group A will be treated with Postisometric relaxation technique and Group B will be treated with Static stretching technique. Postisometric relaxation will be performed with the frequency of 5 times, such that it includes (30 isometric contraction of the muscle to be stretched for 10 seconds, followed by rest period of 5 seconds and then a stretch of 10 seconds hold. Stretching exercise will be performed with 30 second hold and with 5 repetitions. All Exercises will be performed 3 times per week for total of 4 weeks. Outcome measures will be conducted through pain, range of motion, disability and muscle length after 4 weeks.

Conditions

Levator Scapulae Syndrome

Keywords

Disability; Range of Motion; Muscle Length; Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Pain Level

  Numeric Pain Rating Scale

  Pre & Post 6 weeks

• Disability Level

  Neck Disability Index

  Pre & Post 6 weeks

• Range of Motion

  Goniometer

  Pre & Post 6 weeks

• Muscle Length

  Levator Scapulae Index

  Pre & Post 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Post Isometric Relaxation Technique

EXPERIMENTAL

Postisometric relaxation will be performed with the frequency of 5 times, such that it includes 30 isometric contraction of the muscle to be stretched for 10 seconds, followed by rest period of 5 seconds and then a stretch of 10 seconds hold.

Other: Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique

Static Stretching

EXPERIMENTAL

Stretching exercise will be performed with 30 second hold and with 5 repetitions. All Exercises will be performed 3 times per week for total of 4 weeks.

Other: Static Stretching

Interventions

Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique OTHER

Post isometric relaxation will be performed with the frequency of 5 times, such that it includes 30 isometric contraction of the muscle to be stretched for 10 seconds, followed by rest period of 5 seconds and then a stretch of 10 seconds hold.

Post Isometric Relaxation Technique

Static Stretching OTHER

Static Stretching

Static Stretching

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 24 Years - 59 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Both males and females.
• Age range of 24-59 years.
• Neck and medial border scapular pain for at least 3 months.
• NPRS score greater than 3.
• Reduced side flexion and rotation of neck.
• Symptoms persisted for at least 3 months.
• Positive levator scapulae length test.
• Have suffered from myofascial pain

You may not qualify if:

• Neuropathies.
• Vertebral fractures.
• Pregnancy.
• Fibromyalgia.
• Cancer.
• Traumatic neck injury.
• Previous cognitive and functional disorders.
• Coagulopathy(

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Daska

Daska Kalan, Punjab Province, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain

Interventions

Muscle Stretching Exercises

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Exercise Therapy; Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Exercise; Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

• Muhammad Hassan, MSPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Imran Amjad, Phd PT

CONTACT

03324390125; imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Assessor Blinded
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Group A will be treated with Postisometric relaxation technique and Group B will be treated with Static stretching technique. Postisometric relaxation will be performed with the frequency of 5 times, such that it includes (30 isometric contraction of the muscle to be stretched for 10 seconds, followed by rest period of 5 seconds and then a stretch of 10 seconds hold. Stretching exercise will be performed with 30 second hold and with 5 repetitions. All Exercises will be performed 3 times per week for total of 4 weeks.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 12, 2024
• First Posted: November 13, 2024
• Study Start: April 24, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 24, 2025
• Study Completion: February 24, 2025
• Last Updated: November 13, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)