Effects of Fascia Therapy Versus Facial Manipulation on Neck Pain

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

52

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

February 20, 2022

Primary Completion Date

July 30, 2022

Study Completion Date

August 30, 2022

Conditions
Neck Pain
Interventions
OTHER

DBM fasciatherapy+ conventional physical therapy

DBM fasciatherapy (3 sessions per day). It soft, deep and non-manipulative form of treatment that involves the application of gentle pressure while stretching the body's connective tissue. A specialized form of touch, somatic sense, and specific body movement protocols are the three steps involved in the fasciatherapy. + hot pack (10 min) + neck isometrics (neck flexion, extension, side bending) + neck stretches (neck flexors, extensors, side benders and rotation). A total of 45 min session three times a week on alternate days for three weeks

OTHER

fascial manipulation+ conventional physical therapy

Fascial manipulation (3 sessions per day). This technique involves the identification of specific, localized areas of the fascia with limited movements. Once it is identified, then a specific point on the fascia is targeted and through the appropriate manipulation of this precise part of the fascia, movement can be restored. + hot pack (10 min) + neck isometrics (neck flexion, extension, side bending) + neck stretches (neck flexors, extensors, side benders and rotation). A total of 45 min session three times a week on alternate days for three weeks

Trial Locations (1)

54000

Riphah Rehabilitation Center, Lahore

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Riphah International University

OTHER