To Compare the Effectiveness of Positional Release Technique Versus Kinesio Taping in Patients with Upper Tapezius Trigger Points

Abstract

Background: Muscles of the neck and shoulder region always function as a unit, and there is no movement in theupper extremity that would not be reflected in the neck musculature. Neck muscles show a strong tendency todevelop hyper tonus and spasm. The principal muscle to carry the load is trapezius which may get tender pointor spasm more frequently. The study aimed to find the effects of Positional Release Technique (PRT) and KinesioTaping (KT) in Upper Trapezius Trigger Points (Trigger points).Method: A total of 30 patients were taken with mean age of 26.16 and were allocated into two groups, Group APositional Release Group and Group B Kinesio Taping Group. Pain intensity level, Range of Motion (ROM) anddisability was measured using numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Universal goniometer and neck disability index(NDI), respectively at baseline, 1st week after treatment and at the end of treatment.Conclusion: There was significant improvement in both PRT and KT groups. Statistical comparison of the resultshowed that Group A had greater improvement in pain and ROM as compared to Group B. PRT along withStandard PT treatment and therapeutic exercises appeared to be more effective than KT to reduce pain and increaseROM in patients with upper trapezius Trigger points.