44
Participants
Start Date
July 31, 2025
Primary Completion Date
November 15, 2025
Study Completion Date
November 30, 2025
Niel-Asher Technique
"Participants in this group will receive the Niel-Asher Technique, a manual therapy approach focusing on trigger point release and myofascial decompression of the shoulder girdle. Treatment will involve structured pressure techniques applied to specific muscular trigger points including the infraspinatus, supraspinatus, subscapularis, and levator scapulae. The intervention will be delivered in side-lying and sitting positions.~Conventional physiotherapy, includes a 10-minute hot pack, 15-minute TENS, Codman exercises, finger ladder exercises (2-3 sets, 3-5 repetitions), and capsular stretching (20-30 sec hold, 2-4 repetitions). Sessions will be conducted 3 times per week for 4 weeks."
Spencer Technique
"Participants in this group will receive the Spencer Technique, an osteopathic manual therapy consisting of eight mobilization steps: extension, flexion, circumduction with compression, circumduction with distraction, abduction, adduction with external rotation, internal rotation, and traction stretch. Each movement will be performed with patient participation using muscle energy techniques.~Conventional physiotherapy, includes a 10-minute hot pack, 15-minute TENS, Codman exercises, finger ladder exercises (2-3 sets, 3-5 repetitions), and capsular stretching (20-30 sec hold, 2-4 repetitions). Sessions will be conducted 3 times per week for 4 weeks."
Noor Thalassemia Foundation, Lahore
Riphah International University
OTHER