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Effect of MET vs Neck Calliet Exercises on Neck Pain and Disability in Nurses

No phase Interventional Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Muscle Energy Technique, Neck Calliet exercise.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial. Basic parameters: 18 years — 30 years · Female.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Pakistan
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Official title

Comparative Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Neck Calliet Exercises on Mechanical Neck Pain and Disability Due to Trapezius Trigger Point Among Nurses

Overview

This study compares the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Neck Calliet Exercises in managing mechanical neck pain and associated disability due to trapezius trigger points among nurses. A total of 38 female nurses were randomly assigned to two intervention groups, each receiving therapy for four weeks. Pain, cervical range of motion, and disability outcomes were assessed.

Detailed description

Musculoskeletal disorders, particularly neck pain, are highly prevalent among nurses due to repetitive strain, prolonged standing, and non-ergonomic work postures. One of the major contributors to mechanical neck pain is the presence of active myofascial trigger points in the trapezius muscle, which limit cervical range of motion (CROM) and increase disability.This single-blinded, randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Neck Calliet Exercises in reducing mechanical neck pain and disability among nurses with trapezius trigger points. Thirty-eight participants were randomly divided into two groups: Group A received MET, and Group B performed Neck Calliet Exercises. Both groups also received TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) therapy as a baseline treatment. Each participant received treatment three times per week for four weeks.

Interventions

  • Behavioral Muscle Energy Technique
    Participants in this group received Muscle Energy Techniques targeting the upper trapezius trigger points. Treatment was provided 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. Each session included post-isometric relaxation techniques with stretching, along with baseline TENS therapy.Participants performed Neck Calliet Exercises focusing on cervical flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral flexion. Exercises were done under supervision, 3 times per week for 4 weeks. All participants also received baseline T
  • Other Neck Calliet exercise
    Neck Calliet exercise

Primary outcome measures

  • Pain Intensity Pain Intensity Pain intensity [Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks]
  • Functional Disability [Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
  • Cervical Range of Motion [Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Female nurses
  • Between 18 and 30 years of age
  • Having mechanical neck discomfort that is confined to the cervical or bilateral scapular regions (pain level must be 3-5 VAS)
  • There must be at least one trigger point in trapezius muscle
  • The participant must be ready to participate No clinical therapy for neck pain must have been performed in the preceding month

Exclusion criteria

  • A recent medical history including surgery on the shoulder or neck
  • Signs of myelopathy in the clinic or radiculopathy
  • Diagnosed Fibromyalgia syndrome, psychiatric problems
  • Pregnancy
  • Cervical stenosis, malignancy (cervical, breast cancer)
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Vestibulobasilar artery syndrome
  • Whiplash injury
  • Diagnosis of migraine
  • Diabetes type I, systematic illness of cardio-respiratory system
  • Congenital deformities affecting the spine, shoulders, and limbs
  • Osteoporosis of cervical spine or cervical myeloma

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single blind
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

Pakistan · 1 center
  • The University of Faisalabad — Faisalabad

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07138807 · MET_Calliet_NeckPain_Nurses

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗