Comparison of Low Level Laser Therapy with Cryostretch and Ultrasound Therapy with Cryostretch among Individuals with Upper Trapizitis

Abstract

Background: One of two important superficial muscles, the trapezius extends laterally to the scapular spine andlongitudinally from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae.Scapulae movement and arm support aretwo of its roles.Purpose: To determine and compare the effect of low level laser therapy with cryostretch and ultrasound therapywith cryostretch in upper trapizitis patient.Materials and Methods: A total of 322 subjects were selected randomly based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.Written informed consent obtained from the participants who met a pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria.History of pain was collected from the patient. In this study, the samples were randomly divided into two groupsand group A had a low level laser therapy with cryostretch and group B had a ultrasound therapy with cryostretch.Treatment was administered for weeks three times a week.Results: The statistical analysis of the data using paired and unpaired t-tests revealed a substantial improvementin the participants who received cryostretch ultrasound therapy.Conclusion: The study concluded that ultrasound therapy with cryostretch was more effective in reducing thepain when compared to low level laser therapy with cryostretch in patient with upper trapizitis.