LSS
UPPER CERVICAL MOBILIZATION VERSUS INTEGRATED NEUROMUSCULAR INHIBITION TECHNIQUE IN PATIENTS WITH LEVATOR SCAPULAE SYNDROME
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interventional
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Study Start
October 20, 2025
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Primary Completion
June 5, 2026
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Study Completion
June 5, 2026
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the study will be conducted to answer the following research question: is there a difference between the effect of upper cervical mobilization and integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique of levator scapulae muscle in patients with levator scapulae syndrome?
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June 5, 2026
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September 24, 2025
Actual (reported)October 6, 2025
Actual (reported)October 20, 2025
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pain pressure threshold of trigger points
The Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) is defined as the point at which a non-painful pressure stimulus turns into a painful pressure sensation. Pressure algometry (PA) is a method described to objectify this PPT. This technique is a well-known and well-validated method to induce acute experimental pain. Different studies have been published about using this tool to evaluate pain in different locations of the body and showed high levels of reliability.
up to 4 weeks
Measurement of Neck Functional Disability Level using the Arabic Version of Neck Disability Index
The patient will be relaxed and asked to complete the NDI before treatment and after treatment, which consists of 10 items. Each item is scored from zero (no disability) to five (total disability), with the maximum possible total score being 50. For each item, the subject asked to choose one answer that best defined his/her neck functional disability level. Scores for each item tallied and the total score will be recorded. Mean duration of the test: 3 to 7.8 minutes. Vernon and Mior presented the following interpretation
up to 4 weeks
Measurement of cervical proprioception
up to 4 weeks
Range of motion assessment of cervical spine
up to 4 weeks
All patients in group A will receive Grades I and II mobilizations and conventional physical therapy program in the form of :( hot pack, Dynamic and Isometric Neck Exercises) for four weeks.
Group B will receive integrated neuromuscular inhibition Technique and conventional physical therapy program as in group A in the form of :( hot pack, Dynamic and Isometric Neck Exercises) for four weeks.
All patients in group A will receive Grades I and II mobilizations in the first two sessions to reduce pain. In subsequent sessions, patients will receive Grades III and IV mobilizations; typically will be utilized to stretch the joint capsule and passive tissues, which provide stability to the joint, thereby increasing ROM. Maitland usually performs treatment techniques in an oscillatory manner. These oscillations can be performed with different amplitudes in different positions in the range of movement. The mobilizations will be delivered in the prone position. The duration of mobilization will be 30-s bouts given for three sets. The therapist places a hand dorsally at the level of the vertebral arch of C1 with the metacarpophalangeal and radial border of the index finger. The other hand will be placed posteriorly under the occiput, with the shoulder positioned anteriorly on the patient's forehead. The mobilization force will be directed dorsally from the shoulder until the therapist
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September 24, 2025
Participants in group C will receive conventional physical therapy only in the form of: (superficial heat using hot pack for 10 minutes, Dynamic Neck Exercises and Isometric Neck Exercises) for four weeks
An integrated approach to myofascial trigger point release is achieved by combining several manual therapy techniques under the name INIT (Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique). The technique combines MET and SCS with ischemic compression in one coordinated technique . First, intermittent compression(IC) was initiated by using the thumb and index finger to apply a pincer grip to the TrP in the middle of the UT. Second, the strain counter strain (SCS) began by applying pressure to the trigger point . The participants' heads were passively flexed laterally to the affected side. and then asked the patient about pain. Third, the MET begins with one of the investigator's hands stabilizing the affected shoulder and the other on the head side. The participant was asked to move the stabilized shoulder and head in the direction of the other. This contraction lasted 7 seconds and had a maximum voluntary contraction of 20%. After that, the muscle was lengthened for 30 seconds
1. Hot packs Hot pack will be applied at the beginning of the treatment session for all patients participated in the study. The participants will be in prone lying position. The neck and upper thoracic region will be exposed. The hot pack then will be applied for 10 minutes on cervical and upper thoracic region. 2. Dynamic neck exercise: Dynamic neck exercises include lifting head up with the chin tucked in from supine lying for neck flexion, lifting head backwards in prone lying for neck extension lifting head sideways from pillow in side lying position for neck side flexion which will be also repeated for the other side. 3. Isometric Neck Exercises The exercises will be performed in sitting position, by holding the theraband directly forwards for neck flexion, backwards for neck extension and obliquely towards right and left and by crossing over the band for neck side flexion and rotation. All these will be done for all patients participated in the study for about 5-10 repetition
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First Posted
October 6, 2025
Study Start
October 20, 2025
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Primary Completion
June 5, 2026
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Study Completion
June 5, 2026
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Last Updated
October 6, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-09
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