Abstract:
Purpose: To find out the effectiveness of trigger point compression and trigger point
pressure release on upper active trapezius trigger point for mechanical neck pain.
Objectives: To assess the effects of pain, range of motion and functional outcome of neck
after applying the trigger point compression and trigger point pressure release exercise.
Methodology: The study design was quantitative clinical trial. 30 participants with neck
pain were allocated (based on inclusion and exclusion criteria). The age range was 18-60
years. They were divided in two groups named as trigger point compression and trigger
point pressure release. Each group contained 15 participants. They received 8 sessions of
treatment. Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), neck pain disability index scale (NDI) and
measurement of range of motion were used in this study to see the effectiveness in pretest
and posttest way. NPRS was used to measure the pain intensity in different functional
position, goniometer was used to measure the range of motion and NDI was used to
measure the functional outcome. Result: Following treatment the study was found that the
trigger point compression group showed better improvement than trigger point pressure
release group. In Trp compression group the pain intensity, range of motion and functional
outcome of neck showed significant improvement where p value was <0.05. In Trp
pressure release group didn’t show that much improvement like Trp compression group
where p value was >0.05. But both groups showed significant improvement in functional
outcome (p<0.05). Though both treatments were effective in functional outcome, it was
accepted in this study that trigger point compression is superior to trigger point pressure
release for mechanical neck pain. Conclusion: This quantitative clinical trial study shows
that trigger point compression is more effective than trigger point pressure release for
mechanical neck pain.
Description:
This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.