Immediate effect of myofascial decompression versus passive stretching on unilateral trapezitis pain in domestic helpers

 

Mandira Sangpal 1, *, Siddhi Tendulkar 2 and Sucheta Golhar 3

1 Intern, PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune Maharashtra, India.
2 Assistant Professor, PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune Maharashtra, India.
3 Principal, Professor, PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune Maharashtra, India.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 09(02), 639–647.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2023.9.2.0601
Publication history: 
Received on 22 June 2023; revised on 01 August 2023; accepted on 04 August 2023
 
Abstract: 
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the immediate effects of passive stretching vs myofascial decompression on unilateral trapezius pain to establish one treatment option for those domestic helpers who fail to do daily exercise and cannot visit OPD or clinic for long-term treatment.
Method: The study began with the synopsis presentation to an ethical committee of PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, and ethical clearance from the committee was obtained. Various home was visited to assess trapezitis among domestic helpers. The subjects were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Written consent was taken from issues before starting the intervention. Pre and Post intervention data recorded.
Result: The finding of this study leads that passive stretching and myofascial decompression had shown a significant decrease in pain post-treatment. But the relief through pain was observed more among those who were treated with cupping therapy.
Conclusion: This study shows that Myofascial Decompression (cupping therapy) is more effective than passive stretching for trapezitis pain among domestic helpers. In the future, cupping treatment will be one treatment option to reduce pain effectively in fewer treatment sections.
 
Keywords: 
Immediate effect; Cupping therapy; Passive stretching; Trapezitis pain; Repetitive work
 
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