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Thoracic Thrust With Cervical Non-Thrust Mobilization in Mechanical Neck Pain
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Summary
This study is a randomised controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of thoracic thrust with cervical non-thrust mobilization in mechanical neck pain on components such as pain, thoracic range of motion, kyphotic angle, craniovertebral angle and proprioception.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2025-01-25
Completion Date
2026-01-15
Last Updated
2026-01-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Group A:Thoracic thrust
Group A will receive manipulation protocol as addition to standard treatment. Manipulation protocol: High velocity, low amplitude as described by Maitland on thoracic hypomobile segments (T1-6) Therapeutic exercise protocol: Cervical and thoracic mobility exercises.
Group B: Cervical non thrust mobilization
Intervention: Group B will receive mobilization, post-facilitation stretch and exercise protocol. Mobilization protocol: Grade III or IV mobilization as described by Maitland on cervical Hypomobile segments (C2-7) Therapeutic exercise protocol: Cervical and thoracic mobility exercises.
Locations (1)
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan