Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation Versus Static Stretching in Patients With Levator Scapulae Syndrome.

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Conditions studied: Levator Scapulae Syndrome

In brief

Group A will be treated with Postisometric relaxation technique and Group B will be treated with Static stretching technique. Postisometric relaxation will be performed with the frequency of 5 times, such that it includes (30 isometric contraction of the muscle to be stretched for 10 seconds, followed by rest period of 5 seconds and then a stretch of 10 seconds hold. Stretching exercise will be performed with 30 second hold and with 5 repetitions. All Exercises will be performed 3 times per week for total of 4 weeks. Outcome measures will be conducted through pain, range of motion, disability and muscle length after 4 weeks.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06686290

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

42

Starts

2024-04-24

Expected to finish

2025-02-24

Last updated by the study team

2024-11-13

Who can join

Age: 24 and older, up to 59. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Both males and females.
• Age range of 24-59 years.
• Neck and medial border scapular pain for at least 3 months.
• NPRS score greater than 3.
• Reduced side flexion and rotation of neck.
• Symptoms persisted for at least 3 months.
• Positive levator scapulae length test.
• Have suffered from myofascial pain

You may not qualify if…

• Neuropathies.
• Vertebral fractures.
• Pregnancy.
• Fibromyalgia.
• Cancer.
• Traumatic neck injury.
• Previous cognitive and functional disorders.
• Coagulopathy(

Where it is running

• Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Daska — Daska Kalan, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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