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Comparative Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Deep Transverse Friction Massage in Patients With Trapezius Myalgia
Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Summary
This randomized controlled trial compares the effectiveness of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Deep Transverse Friction Massage (DTFM) in patients with trapezius myalgia. A total of 42 participants aged 18-45 years will be randomly assigned to either intervention group. Both groups will also receive conventional physiotherapy consisting of TENS, hot packs, range-of-motion exercises, and stretching. Treatment will be provided four sessions per week for four weeks. Outcomes include pain intensity, cervical range of motion, muscle strength, and functional disability.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2026-03-07
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2026-09-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Deep Transverse Friction Massage (DTFM)
Participants will receive Deep Transverse Friction Massage over the upper trapezius muscle along with conventional physiotherapy, including TENS, hot packs, stretching, and active range-of-motion exercises. The intervention aims to reduce pain, improve tissue mobility, increase cervical range of motion, enhance muscle strength, and improve functional ability.
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
Participants will receive Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization using stainless-steel instruments together with the same conventional physiotherapy protocol. The intervention aims to reduce soft tissue restrictions, improve circulation, decrease pain, enhance cervical mobility, increase muscle strength, and improve functional outcomes
Locations (1)
Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui)
Islamabad, Pakistan