COMPARISON OF BOWEN’S TECHNIQUE AND MYOFASCIAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE ON PAIN AND NECK DISABILITY IN PATIENTS WITH TRAPEZITIS
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Keywords
Bowen Technique, Isometric Scapular Pinch Test, Lateral Scapular Slide test, Myofascial Release Technique, Neck Disability Index, Trapezitis
Abstract
Background: Trapezitis, characterized by inflammation of the trapezius muscle, presents with pain, stiffness, spasm, and altered cervical ranges and scapular motion. Various treatments exist, including Hot pack, Cryotherapy,
Objective: This study aimed to assess the short-term effects of the Bowen technique and Myofascial release technique on neck pain, neck disability, cervical range of motions, and scapular motion in trapezitis patients.
Methods and Methodology: A randomized clinical trial with 42 participants aged 20-40 at Islamabad Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre and Benazir Bhutto Hospital. Group A received Bowen technique, and Group B received Myofascial Release Technique for 20 minutes, along with active neck movements and hot pack for three consecutive days. Assessment included Cervical ROMs, NPRS, NDI, Pain in ISPT, Retraction Hold Time, and Variation in LSST at baseline and after 3 days.
Results: Significant differences were observed in Cervical extension, Rotation, Side-bending, Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Neck Disability Index, Retraction Hold Time, and Variation in Lateral Scapular Slide Test between the two groups (p-value < 0.05). No significant difference was found in Cervical flexion and Pain with Isometric Scapular Pinch Test (p-value > 0.05).
Conclusion: Both MFR and Bowen demonstrated short-term effectiveness in alleviating pain, reducing neck disability, improving cervical ROMs, and enhancing scapular position. However, MFR showed greater efficacy than Bowen in certain aspects, suggesting its superiority in treating trapezitis symptoms.
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Zainab Waqar
Department of Physical Therapy, Riphah International University, Islamabad - Pakistan
Iram Shahzadi
Department of Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, Abasyn university Islamabad Campus, Islamabad - Pakistan.
Amnah Anum
Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Malakand - Pakistan.
Riffat Yasmin
Department of Biochemistry, Riphah International University, Faisalabad - Pakistan.
Alisha Khan
Department of Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, Abasyn university Islamabad Campus, Islamabad - Pakistan.
Ahmad Wassi
Department of Allied Health Sciences, The Superior University Lahore - Pakistan.
Amber Shabbir
Department of Physical Therapy, Islamabad Medical & Dental College, Islamabad - Pakistan.
Sabahat Ali Sheikh
University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus - Pakistan.
Aisha Razzaq
Department of Physical Therapy, Riphah International University, Islamabad - Pakistan