2024, Vol. 11, Issue 4, Part G
Comparison between immediate effect of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique and active release technique on chronic neck pain and upper trapezius trigger points
Author(s): Abhilash PV, Priya S and Akshita Bharti
Abstract:18-40yrs individuals with chronic neck pain and upper trapezius trigger points, were randomly allocated to intervention groups, group1=Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and group2=Active Release Technique (n=18 each), given for one session. Outcome measures were pain intensity, pain threshold (Bilateral sides) using Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Pressure Pain Threshold respectively and also Cervical ROM (Lateral flexion and rotation on bilateral sides). All outcomes were measured pre and post treatment (Immediate and after 24hrs). Paired t test for the three periods of group1 values of all outcomes except rotation (Right) were found highly significant and in group 2, all outcomes were found highly significant. Unpaired t test values for NPRS and rotation(right) among pre intervention, Numerical Pain Rating Scale and Lateral Flexion (Bilateral) among post immediate, NPRS and rotation (Bilateral) among post 24hrs were all found significant. Both interventions were found effective but active release technique revealed better in pain reduction and Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique beneficial in improvement.
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Abhilash PV, Priya S, Akshita Bharti. Comparison between immediate effect of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique and active release technique on chronic neck pain and upper trapezius trigger points. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2024;11(4):383-389.