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SHOCK WAVE THERAPY VERSUS INTEGRATED NEUROMUSCULAR INHIBITION TECHNIQUE IN UPPER TRAPEZIUS MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS

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Amira E. M. Abd El Hay1, Wadida H. Elsayed 2, Ashraf N. Moharm3 and Rania R. Mohamed2*
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.5.260

Abstract

Background: Myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius (MTrPs) have recently become a prevalent complaint as a result of stressful daily repetitive work scenarios experienced by students. Investigating the effects of shockwave therapy combined with a neuromuscular inhibition approach on trigger points in the upper trapezius is the focal point of this academic work. Methods: This academic work encompassed 63 cases, with ages ranging from 18 to 30, of both sexes. Three categories were formed at random. Group A (Control) has gone through a 12-session (three-weekly) course of traditional physical therapy. Group B (study) has received conventional physical therapy protocol in addition to Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition 3 times/week for 4 consecutive weeks. Group C (study) has obtained shock wave therapy on the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point in addition to traditional physical therapy. Three times at a one-week interval, the participants did SWT. Pain intensity, pain pressure threshold, cervical range of motion, and functional disability were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale, Pressure Algometer, Cervical Inclinometer, and Neck Disability Index.

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