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Effects of Reverse Natural Apophyseal Glides as Compared to Ventro-cranial Translatoric Glides in the Management of Upper Thoracic Spine Hypomobility.
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of the study is to determine the effects of reverse NAGs as compared to Ventro-cranial Translatoric Glides in upper thoracic spine hypomobility in terms of pain and range of motion.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 39 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2024-07-18
Completion Date
2025-06-20
Last Updated
2025-06-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Reverse NAGS(experimental)
All participants will receive 2 weeks of intervention with a frequency of 3-4 days/week with a period of rest in between. 20 minutes of TENS+ hot pack will be given followed by Reverse NAGs on hypomobile segments at level T1-T4. In these type of mobilization, the inferior facet glides up on the superior. The mobilizations are repeated \<6 times and then movements are reassessed. If no change occurs, the process will be repeated upto 10 minutes with resting period.
Grade III Ventro-Cranial Translatoric Glides(standard protocol)
All participants will receive 2 weeks of intervention with a frequency of 3-4 days/week with a period of rest in between. 20 minutes of TENS+ hot pack will be given followed by Grade III Ventro-Cranial Translatoric Glides on hypomobile segments at level T1-T4. The mobilization will be applied and sustained for 30-40 seconds and will be continued for 10-15 minutes in a cyclic manner. The grades of mobilization will be tapered as per individual needs.
Locations (1)
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Pakistan