INTEGRATED NEUROMUSCULAR INHIBITION TECHNIQUE VERSUS KINESIOTAPE ON UPPER TRAPEZIUS MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Authors

  • Alshaymaa S Abd El- Azeim Assistant Lecturer, Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.
  • Salah Eldin B Ahmed Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.
  • Amira H Draz Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.
  • Haytham M Elhafez Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.
  • Omaima M Kattabei Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt. Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at Deraya University, Egypt.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15621/ijphy/2018/v5i3/173934

Keywords:

integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, kinesiotape, myofascial trigger points

Abstract

Background: This study was designed to inspect the effects of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT) and kinesiotape (KT) on upper trapezius myofascial trigger points.

Methods: Sixty subjects with active trigger points (53 females and seven males) were divided haphazardly into three equal groups. Group "A" received INIT three times/week while group "B" received KT twice per week for four weeks. Group "C" (control group) didn’t receive any treatment but follow instructions. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Arabic Neck disability index (ANDI) and cervical range of motion (CROM) were used to evaluate subjects at two intervals (pretreatment and post-treatment).

Results: Statistical analysis shown that there was a significant change within-group of VAS, ANDI, side bending at both side pre-post treatment at groups A, B and C while (p<0.05). Between-group analysis there was no significant change in pre value of all variables as (p>0.05) while post-treatment there was a significant change in all variables as (p<0.05).
 

Conclusion: INIT and KT are most effective methods in the management of subjects with active trigger points at upper trapezius myofascial trigger points with superiority for INIT.

Published

09-06-2018
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Azeim, A. S. A. E.-., Ahmed, S. E. B. ., Draz, A. H. ., Elhafez , H. M. ., & Kattabei, O. M. . (2018). INTEGRATED NEUROMUSCULAR INHIBITION TECHNIQUE VERSUS KINESIOTAPE ON UPPER TRAPEZIUS MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL. International Journal of Physiotherapy, 5(3), 105–112. https://doi.org/10.15621/ijphy/2018/v5i3/173934

Issue

Vol 5, Issue 3, 2018

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Original Articles

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