CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Post Isometric Relaxation With Scapular Stabilization Exercises

Pakistan30 participantsStarted 2023-10-05

Plain-language summary

The levator scapulae is an important postural muscle that tends to shorten or become tight because of overactivity and bad posture, leading to neck and shoulder pain. Levator scapulae syndrome is usually caused by the poor shoulders posture as rounded shoulders as sitting at a computer hunched. It is exacerbated by sustained neck postures, neck movements or levator scapulae muscle palpation. The aim of study will be to determine the effects of post isometric relaxation with scapular stabilization exercises on pain, disability and range of motion in patients with levator scapulae syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both Males and females * Age range of 18-40 years * Neck and medial border scapular pain for at least 3months * Examination - Increased muscle tone and tenderness at neck * Reduced Side flexion and Rotation of neck * Positive Levator Scapular length Test Exclusion Criteria: * Neuropathies * Vertebral fractures * Pregnancy * Previous cognitive and functional disorders * Traumatic neck injury * Fibromyalgia * cancer

What they're measuring

Universal Goniometer (UG)

Timeframe: upto 4 weeks

Numeric pain rate scale (NPRS)

Timeframe: upto 4 weeks

Neck Disability index (NDI)

Timeframe: upto 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05973682

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-08

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