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Treatment of Pectoralis Trigger Points in Patients With Pseudo Angina
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad
Summary
Pseudo-angina is a musculoskeletal condition characterized by chest pain that resembles angina but occurs due to non-cardiac causes, particularly myofascial trigger points in the chest wall muscles. Trigger points in the pectoralis major and minor muscles may contribute to pain, discomfort, and functional limitations by affecting muscle activity and movement. Manual therapy techniques such as the Graston Technique and Local Ischemic Compression (LIC) are commonly used to manage soft tissue dysfunction and myofascial trigger points. This study aims to compare the effects of the Graston Technique and Local Ischemic Compression on pain reduction and functional improvement in patients with pseudo-angina.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Graston Technique Versus Local Ischemic Compression on Trigger Points of Pectoralis Major and Minor Among Pseudo-angina Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2026-07-25
Completion Date
2026-11-01
Last Updated
2026-07-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Graston Technique
A stainless-steel Graston instrument was applied using controlled strokes at approximately a 45° angle to the skin surface, following the direction of the muscle fibers and across the fibers to mobilize soft tissue restrictions. The treatment was applied for approximately 40-120 seconds over each targeted area.
Local Ischemic Compression
Sustained manual pressure was applied gradually over each trigger point until a tolerable level of discomfort was achieved. The compression was maintained for approximately 90 seconds per trigger point and repeated 1-3 times during each treatment session according to patient tolerance and clinical response. The technique was performed using the therapist's thumb, finger, or knuckle depending on the location and depth of the trigger point
Locations (1)
The University of Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan