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Lead
Superior University
It will be single blinded randomized clinical trial (RCT). The study will be conducted on 26 participants which will be categorized into two groups. Group one will be given IASTM and group two will receive Bowen technique. Non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used for data collection at physiotherapy department at Fatima memorial hospital followed by lottery method of allocation of groups. Data will be collected by using visual analogue scale, goniometer and neck disability index.
Age
18–50
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Age from 18 to 50 years
Both gender
Bilateral trapezius muscle tightness assessed by palpation.
Subject with the presence of myofacial trigger points in upper trapezius muscle assessed on palpation.
Patient with symptoms for the past two weeks.
People with pain of neck due to tight muscle more than 3 on VAS.
You may not be if
Participant with any fracture of cervical spine or surgery within the 6 month timespan.
Participant with radiating neck pain towards the upper extremity.
People with other conditions like disc prolapse, spondylolisthesis, tb of spine etc.
People with any instrument assistance soft tissue mobilisation technique contraindication.
People with whiplash injury history.
Participant who has been diagnosed with myopathy or fibromyalgia.
Pregnant females who has already gone under myofacial therapy within the past month.
