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Comparison of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide &Amp; Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

RecruitingNAAges 20 Years - 45 YearsAllRiphah International University
NCT06598644 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of two therapeutic techniques-Cervical Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide (SNAG) and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)-in the treatment of mechanical neck pain. The trial seeks to determine which method is more effective in reducing pain, improving range of motion, and enhancing overall neck function in individuals suffering from mechanical neck pain.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * • Both genders (males and females) * Age between 20 and 45 years * History of neck pain \>3 month, with tenderness on palpation present on sternocleidomastoid and Levator scapulae muscles and pain aggravated by activities involving turning head towards the side * Patients with pain on NPRS (at least 3) Exclusion Criteria: * • patients with recent injuries or surgeries in and around the neck region * Cervical nerve root lesion (radiculopathy) * Traumatic injuries like whiplash injury * malignancy in and around the neck region * rheumatoid arthritis * pregnant females * cervicogenic headache * Patients with unwillingness or inability to provide informed consent * Current participation in another neck pain treatment program
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What it tests

  • Cervical SNAGS (C3-C7) + Conventional PT
  • IASTM (ergon) + Conventional PT
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Where

1 site
Pakistan Railway hospital
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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