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To Compare the Efficacy of Instrument Assisted STM vs BT in Alleviating Pain and Tightness of Trapezius Muscle
Sponsor: Superior University
Summary
Trapezius muscle pain and tightness are common musculoskeletal issues that can significantly impair movement and quality of life. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Bowen Therapy are gaining attention as non-invasive treatments for myofascial pain and tension.
Official title: To Compare the Efficacy of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization vs Bowen Therapy in Alleviating Pain and Tightness of Trapezius Muscle
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
26
Start Date
2025-03-04
Completion Date
2025-09-30
Last Updated
2025-06-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
instrument assistance soft tissue mobilisation
In this group instrument assistance soft tissue mobilisation will be given followed by conventional therapy. IASTM will be given by using IASTM tool M2T blade. In this process patient will be asked to sit in a chair by resting its forearm in front of the table.
Bowen technique
In this group Bowen technique will be given after the basic conventional therapy. For this technique patient will be asked to lie in a prone position where the neck of the patient will be supported with the help of a small pillow. Therapist thumb will be placed on the affected side of the muscle.
Locations (1)
Fatima Memorial Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan