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Immediate effects of myofascial release and cryo-stretching in management of upper trapezius trigger points – A comparative study

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Original Article

Author Details : Mayuri Parab*, Nilima Bedekar, Ashok Shyam, Parag Sancheti

Volume : 4, Issue : 2, Year : 2020

Article Page : 74-78

https://10.18231/j.jsip.2020.011

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Abstract

Background: Myofascial release has beneficial effects on trigger points. Many studies have been done on
myofascial release but a comparative study with cryo-stretching is lacking.
Aims and Objectives: To find the effectiveness of cryo-stretching on trigger points and compare between
myofascial release and cryo-stretching.
Materials and Methods: 54 participants were included in the study and were allocated into two groups:
Myofascial release (deep transverse friction, cross-hand technique) and cryo-stretching (static stretch,
isometric contraction). Pre and post-assessments were taken for pain using VAS, pressure threshold by
digital algometer and cervical lateral flexion using a universal goniometer.
Results: Analysis was done using unpaired t-test and Mann Whitney U test for comparison of ROM and
pressure threshold and pain respectively between the two groups. Differences between the two groups
were statistically insignificant (p > 0.05). Paired t-tests and Wilcoxon’s test for within-group study showed
significant improvement for VAS PPT, and ROM in both groups.
Conclusion: The study found that both MFR and cryo-stretching were effective in management of upper
trapezius trigger point.

Keywords: Myofascial release, Trigger points, Cryostretch, Trapezius.

How to cite : Parab M , Bedekar N , Shyam A , Sancheti P , Immediate effects of myofascial release and cryo-stretching in management of upper trapezius trigger points – A comparative study. J Soc Indian Physiother 2020;4(2):74-78

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