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 the
upper extremity that would not be reflected in the neck musculature. Neck muscles show a strong tendency to
develop hyper tonus and spasm. The principal muscle to carry the load is trapezius which may get tender point
or spasm more frequently. The study aimed to find the effects of Positional Release Technique (PRT) and Kinesio
Taping (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 A
Positional Release Group and Group B Kinesio Taping Group. Pain intensity level, Range of Motion (ROM) and
disability 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 result
showed that Group A had greater improvement in pain and ROM as compared to Group B. PRT along with
Standard PT treatment and therapeutic exercises appeared to be more effective than KT to reduce pain and increase
ROM in patients with upper trapezius Trigger points.