Effects of Active Release Technique Versus Stecco Facial Manipulation in Patient With Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
2026年7月21日 更新者:Riphah International University
Effects of Active Release Technique Versus Stecco Facial Manipulation on Pain, Craniovertebral Angle, and Functional Disability in Patients With Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain.
Non-specific pain that originates from the superior nuchal line and extends to the first thoracic vertebrae.
It is exacerbated by sustained neck postures, neck movements or cervical muscle palpation.
Neck pain is a work-related musculoskeletal disease that can arise during prolonged or high-intensity activity.
Increasingly, individuals seek medical attention for discomfort in the neck, upper extremities, and head caused by chronic tension.
Neck discomfort is often caused by mechanical dysfunction that restricts joint movement inside the joint capsule.
Active Release Technique(ART) is a manual release of tight soft tissue which targets on SCM, levator scapulae, suboccipital and Upper trapezius.
Stecco Fascial Manipulation is an efficient manual soft tissue treatment method that particularly address in the areas of myofascial pain and discomfort, locomotor issues, and posture dysfunction.
The aim of this study is to treat the patients having chronic non specific neck pain through the Active Release Technique (ART) and Stecco Facial Manipulation and to compare their effects that can affect cervical flexibility and to improve the symptom parameters of the regarding individual.
調査の概要
詳細な説明
The current study will be Randomized Clinical Trial.
Inclusion criteria for this study is the individual with chronic non specific neck pain between the age group of 20-40yr.
Patient with any history of trauma or surgery in cervical region and any other cervical pathology will be excluded from the study.
A sample of 44 individual with CNSNP will be selected from both genders.
Tools used for the Data collection will be Numeric Pain Rating Scale(NPRS), Neck Disability Index(NDI) and Goniometer.
Participants will be measured before and after treatment to assess changes.
Interventions are carried out 5 days in a week for one hour daily.
In this study descriptive statistical tools will used to analyze the data.
Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 21.
研究の種類
介入
入学 (推定)
48
段階
- 適用できない
連絡先と場所
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研究連絡先
- 名前:Sumrod Akram
- 電話番号:03324806143
- メール:samrood.akram@riphah.edu.pk
参加基準
研究者は、適格基準と呼ばれる特定の説明に適合する人を探します。これらの基準のいくつかの例は、人の一般的な健康状態または以前の治療です。
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
いいえ
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals of both genders
- Age between 20-40yrs(19).
- Neck pain persisting for more than 3 months
- Neck Disability Index (NDI) score between 10-30) (20).
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with history of trauma or surgery were excluded.
- Cervical pain patients with radiculopathy were excluded.
- Patients diagnosed cases of rheumatoid arthritis, or any systemic musculoskeletal disorders were excluded.
- Patients use of muscle relaxants or undergoing any other physiotherapy for neck issues in the past 3 months were excluded.
- Patients with cervical disc herniation or whiplash injuries were excluded.
- Pregnancy or known hormonal conditions affecting musculoskeletal system were excluded.
研究計画
このセクションでは、研究がどのように設計され、研究が何を測定しているかなど、研究計画の詳細を提供します。
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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実験的:GROUP A: Active Release Technique
Group A will be treated with the active release technique
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Active release technique is a manual release of tight soft tissue that targets the upper trapezius, SCM, Levator scapulae, and sub occipital muscle to improve posture and reduce tightness and pain
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アクティブコンパレータ:GROUP B: Stecco Method
Group B was treated with stecco method
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Stecco method, also known as Fascial Manipulation, is a manual therapy technique developed by Luigi Stecco, which focuses on releasing tension and restoring normal glide in the fascial system, especially where myofascial dysfunction is contributing to pain and restriction. Stecco method is applied specifically to the Levator scapulae, SCM, subocccipital, and upper trapezius muscles .All commonly involved in chronic non-specific neck pain. |
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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Numeric pain rate scale
時間枠:upto 6 weeks
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The numerical rating scale (0-10), with 0 meaning no pain, and 10 meaning the worst unbearable pain, as measurement of pain intensity.
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upto 6 weeks
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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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2. Universal Goniometer
時間枠:upto 6 weeks
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Universal goniometer is a popular tool in the clinical and rehabilitation environment to determine the joint angles and evaluate the range of movement (ROM).
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upto 6 weeks
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Neck Disability index for functional Disability (NDI)
時間枠:upto 6 weeks
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The Neck Disability Index(NDI) is a questionnaire designed to assess self-rated impairment of the individuals experiencing neck discomfort.
It has ten questions on most aspects of daily living, such as the severity of pain, self-care, lifting, reading, and entertainment.
This Questionnaire has a reliability of 0.87.The question has six answer options (including 0 (no disability) and 5 (full impairment).
The total score ranges 0 to 50 whereby higher scores are going to be a greater impairment.
It may also be stated as a percentage (0 to 100%)
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upto 6 weeks
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Flexion Rotation Test
時間枠:upto 6 weeks
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Flexion Rotation Test (FRT) a physical examination instrument of specifying the rotation within the upper neck, particularly C1-C2.
It helps to identify rotational, and can suggest chronic non specific neck pains or other upper cervical spine dysfunctions.
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upto 6 weeks
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捜査官
- 主任研究者:Fatima Nadeem, MSPT*、Riphah International University
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主要日程の研究
研究開始 (推定)
2026年7月1日
一次修了 (推定)
2026年11月30日
研究の完了 (推定)
2026年12月30日
試験登録日
最初に提出
2026年7月21日
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2026年7月21日
最初の投稿 (実際)
2026年7月24日
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投稿された最後の更新 (実際)
2026年7月24日
QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました
2026年7月21日
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2026年7月1日
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