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Masters Thesis | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023 | Rating: 5.4 / 10

Effect of IASTM versus Met on Pain, Cervical Range of Motion & Functional Disability in Patient with Upper Trapezitis: Interventional Comparative Study

Dr. Priya M. Patel | Dr. Monali Soni ^[2]

Abstract: Background: Trapezitis is a classic stress pain. It is designed as postural muscle and it is highly susceptible to overuse. Pain occurs due to placing too much stress or strain over the trapezius muscle in form of fatigue, stress, tension, forward neck posture, sitting for prolonged period of time. Neck pain is 2nd common musculoskeletal disorder after low back pain. Roughly two thirds of the general populations have neck pain at some time in their lives and the prevalence is highest in middle age. Methodology 42 patients, aged 18-35 years based on inclusion criteria, with upper Trapezitis. Patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: group-A (n = 21) received IASTM treatment, group-B (n = 21) received Post Isometric Relaxation of MET treatment. Demographic data, pain on NPRS scale, cervical range of motion and function by NDI was taken. It measured at Pre-intervention and after 2 week (3 sessions in 1 week) of post-intervention. End of first session Participants in both groups were educated for proper ergonomics and given printed brochure for better awareness. Result: Within-group analysis showed significant differences between pre- and post-treatment values of all outcome measures in both groups. (p<0.001). Between group analyses, there was significant difference in NPRS and ROM but no significant difference in lateral flexion and NDI through IASTM compared with MET. Conclusion: Pain, Flexibility and Disability improved in both groups. However, IASTM shown more improvement compared with MET.

Keywords: IASTM, Post Isometric Relaxation, MET, NDI, Upper Trapezitis

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023,

Pages: 2604 - 2614