Muscle Energy Technique With And Without Myofascial Release in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
調査の概要
詳細な説明
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the effects of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) with and without Myofascial Release (MFR) in patients with cervicogenic headache. Cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache arising from dysfunctions of the cervical spine and associated muscular structures.
A total of 40 participants aged between 20 and 40 years were recruited and randomly allocated into two equal groups. Group A received Muscle Energy Technique alone, while Group B received a combination of Muscle Energy Technique and Myofascial Release. The intervention was delivered over five treatment sessions within a period of two weeks.
Outcome measures included pain intensity assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), cervical range of motion measured with a goniometer, and functional disability assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Assessments were performed at baseline and after completion of the intervention period.
The objective of the study was to determine whether the addition of Myofascial Release to Muscle Energy Technique provides superior improvements in pain reduction, cervical mobility, and functional disability compared to Muscle Energy Technique alone in patients with cervicogenic headache.
研究の種類
入学 (実際)
段階
- 適用できない
連絡先と場所
研究場所
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Punjab Province
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Lahore、Punjab Province、パキスタン
- University of Lahore
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参加基準
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
- 大人
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participants aged 20 to 40 years
- Diagnosed with cervicogenic headache
- Both male and female participants
- Participants willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of cervical fracture or surgery
- Neurological disorders affecting the cervical region
- Severe cervical spine pathology
- Participants receiving other forms of manual therapy
研究計画
研究はどのように設計されていますか？
デザインの詳細
- 主な目的：処理
- 割り当て：ランダム化
- 介入モデル：並列代入
- マスキング：独身
武器と介入
参加者グループ / アーム |
介入・治療 |
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アクティブコンパレータ：Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
Participants in this group received Muscle Energy Technique (MET) alone.
The intervention was applied over five treatment sessions within two weeks.
This group served as the comparison group to evaluate the effects of MET without Myofascial Release.
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Muscle Energy Technique (MET) was applied to the cervical region muscles using isometric contractions followed by passive stretching.
The technique was performed in a controlled manner to improve muscle flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance cervical mobility over five treatment sessions within two weeks.
他の名前：
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実験的：Muscle Energy Technique (MET) + Myofascial Release (MFR)
Participants in this group received a combination of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Myofascial Release (MFR).
The intervention was delivered over five treatment sessions within two weeks to evaluate its combined effect on pain, cervical range of motion, and disability.
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Muscle Energy Technique (MET) was applied to the cervical region muscles using isometric contractions followed by passive stretching.
The technique was performed in a controlled manner to improve muscle flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance cervical mobility over five treatment sessions within two weeks.
他の名前：
Sustained manual pressure applied to cervical and upper trapezius muscles to release fascial restrictions.
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この研究は何を測定していますか？
主要な結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Pain Intensity (Viscual Analogue Scale)
時間枠：Baseline and 2 weeks post-intervention
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Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
The scale ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates worst possible pain.
Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
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Baseline and 2 weeks post-intervention
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二次結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Cervical Range of Motion
時間枠：Baseline and 2 weeks post-intervention
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Cervical range of motion was assessed using a goniometer to measure flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation of the cervical spine.
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Baseline and 2 weeks post-intervention
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Neck Disability Measured by Neck Disability Index (NDI)
時間枠：Baseline and 2 weeks post-intervention
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Functional disability was assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI).
The scale ranges from 0 to 50, where higher scores indicate greater disability related to neck pain.
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Baseline and 2 weeks post-intervention
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協力者と研究者
スポンサー
出版物と役立つリンク
一般刊行物
- Samreen Z, Waseem I, Mustansar A. Muscle Energy Technique With and Without Myofascial Release in Patients with Cervicogenic Headache. Insights in Journal of Health Research. 2025. https://doi.org/10.71000/vy8k2r11
研究記録日
主要日程の研究
研究開始 (実際)
一次修了 (実際)
研究の完了 (実際)
試験登録日
最初に提出
QC基準を満たした最初の提出物
最初の投稿 (実際)
学習記録の更新
投稿された最後の更新 (実際)
QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました
最終確認日
詳しくは
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