Abstract: Background: The most prevalent musculoskeletal condition is trapezitis, which primarily affects the upper trapezius muscle due to overuse or strain.
Aim of The Study: The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of ischemic compression and dynamic stretching on pain in subject with upper trapezitis.
Materials And Methods: A total of 40 subjects were chosen from APCOPT and assigned to two groups, namely the ischemic compression group along with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) (n=20) and the dynamic stretching exercises group along with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation TENS (n=20), based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) and cervical range of motion (CROM) were used as outcome measures
Result: The mean value of ischemic compression at the post-test was found to be higher than the mean value of dynamic stretching exercises.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that ischemic compression is more effective than dynamic stretching exercises in reducing pain associated with upper trapezitis.
Keywords: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), upper trapezitis, Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Cervical Range of Motion (CROM).
Title: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ISCHEMIC COMPRESSION AND DYNAMIC STRETCHING ON PAIN IN SUBJECTS WITH UPPER TRAPEZITIS – A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Author: Dr.Bharath.M., V.Bharanidharan, Dr. Lokesh.R.
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025
Page No: 542-546
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Published Date: 08-August-2025
