Effects of Self-mobilization Techniques in Chronic Thoracic Pain

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

28

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 30, 2022

Primary Completion Date

December 30, 2022

Study Completion Date

January 30, 2023

Conditions
Thoracic
Interventions
OTHER

self-mobilization technique along with conventional therapy

"Group A will be treated with self-mobilization technique of thoracic spine with the frequency of 2 sets of 10 repetitions thrice per week for a total of six weeks and conventional treatment.~Self-mobilization technique will be comprised of self-mobilization technique using tennis balls and foam roller. The participant will be supine with knees in 90-degree flexion.~* Mobilization Technique 1: Cross your arms over your chest so that you are in slight flexion and then slowly begin to move your shoulders and head closer to the floor placing the mid back into extension over the balls joined to make mobilization device. Hold this position for 3 seconds and then return to the flexed position.~* Mobilization Technique 2: Lying lengthwise on the foam roller, clasp your hands together in front of you, above your chest with arms straight. Slowly move your arms above your head until you feel a good stretch. This exercise should be pain free. Hold stretch for 30- 60 seconds."

OTHER

conventional therapy

Group B will be treated with the conventional treatment (heating pad, ultrasound, thoracic strengthening exercises

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

Actilife physiotherapy rehabilitation centre, Horizon hospital, Lahore

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Riphah International University

OTHER