Open AccessImmediate Effect of Strong Surged Faradic Stimulation vs Self-Stretching in Less Tensed Position on Chronic Upper Trapezius Spasm in Young Females
Author(s) -
Sharwari Shinde,
Rupali Shevalkar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of health sciences and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2249-9571
DOI - 10.52403/ijhsr.20210747
Subject(s) - medicine , physical therapy , stimulation , range of motion , trapezius muscle , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychological intervention , neck pain , anesthesia , electromyography , nursing , alternative medicine , pathology
Faulty postural habits lead to upper trapezius spasm causing pain and affection of neck mobility. The study aimed to compare the immediate effect of Strong Surged Faradic Stimulation and self-stretching in Less Tensed Position in chronic trapezius spasm in young females. 46 female subjects with unilateral chronic trapezius spasm between the age 18-25 years were randomly allocated into Strong Surged Faradic Stimulation group and self-stretching group. Pre and post intervention Numeric Pain Rating Scale and cervical lateral flexion range of motion was measured. Both the interventions were effective in reducing pain (p < 0.0001) and improving range of motion (p <0.0001). When compared for pain, both were equally effective (p = 0.3664) but for range of motion self-stretching in Less Tensed Position was more effective (p < 0.0001).Key words: Trapezius spasm, Strong Surged Faradic Stimulation, Self-Stretching, young females.