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Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy on University Students With Text Neck Syndrome.
Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy in university students with text neck syndrome as prolonged smartphone and digital gadgets use has been associated with neck pain, forward head posture, and increased perceived stress among young adults with screen time more than 3 hours. Participants will be randomly allocated into control group and intervention group and will be treated for 4 weeks. Clinical outcomes including neck pain, neck pain intensity, craniovertebral angle for posture assessment, and perceived stress levels will be measured at baseline and post-intervention. The study seeks to determine whether Myofascial Release Therapy acts as a non-invasive technique in improving musculoskeletal and psychosocial parameters related to text neck.
Official title: Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy on Neck Pain, Perceived Stress and Forward Head Posture in University Students With Text Neck Syndrome.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
62
Start Date
2026-02-22
Completion Date
2026-04-05
Last Updated
2026-03-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Myofascial Release Therapy
Participants will receive Myofascial Release Therapy targeting neck and upper back muscles, 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. This is a physical therapy intervention.
Standard Care (Treatment as Usual)
Participants will receive conventional physiotherapy including postural correction exercises, stretching of neck and upper back muscles, and ergonomic education. Outcomes will be measured after the intervention.
Locations (2)
Zara Zahid
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Dr. Wajeeha Mahmood
Lahore, Pakistan