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N/ACompleted· 30 enrolled
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Dry Needling Group +1 moreother
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Comparison of Dry Needling and Graston Technique in Active Myofascial Trigger Points on Upper Trapezius

Riphah International University·interventional·Posted May 13, 2019·Updated Aug 9, 2019

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Dry Needling Group and Graston Technique Group for Trigger Points. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This study will compare the effects dry needling and Graston technique in active myofascial trigger points on upper trapezius. Half of the study participants will receive dry needling whereas other half will receive Graston technique.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsTrigger Points
CountriesPakistan
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2020202120222023202420252026
First PostedMay 13, 2019
Enrollment StartMar 19, 2019
Primary CompletionJun 30, 2019
TodayJul 1, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3 monthsPosted 7.1 years ago

Interventions

Dry Needling Groupother

Hot Pack will be applied on upper trapezius muscles before session for general relaxation for 7-10 minutes. Generalized Stretching and strengthening neck exercises will be performed. Then after wearing gloves and appropriate personal protective measures, a thin filiform needle will be inserted which will penetrate into the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points. The treatment will be continued for 2 weeks with 2 sessions per week.

Graston Technique Groupother

Hot Pack will be applied on upper trapezius muscles before session for general relaxation for 7-10 minutes. Generalized Stretching and strengthening neck exercises will be performed. Later, lubricant will be applied to the skin, and Graston technique will be applied using instrument over the active myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius. The treatment will be continued for 2 weeks with 2 sessions per week.