A Comparative Study - Effectiveness of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Ischemic Compression on Pain and Range of Motion in College Going Students with Upper Trapezius Trigger Points

Abstract

Background: Trapezitis is one of the common inflammatory conditions seen among college going students due to
prolonged faulty posture, overuse, stressful neck movement, etc. Students with trapezitis frequently report pain,
restricted range of motion, and trouble doing regular tasks. The majority of college-bound youngsters have trigger
points over their trapezius muscles.
Need of study: There Is few Literatures or Research Work Available on This and No Comparison Is Done on
Above Techniques.so this study was done to compare both the techniques.
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of IASTM and ischemic compression in trapezius trigger points in college
going students.
Methodology: In this study, 45 participants were recruited based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were
divided in 2 groups. group-A(n=23) (IASTM) and group-B(n=22) (IC). Each intervention was administered to
them for a period of 2 weeks, 3 sessions per week in respective groups. Pre and post assessment was taken using
following outcome measures VAS, NDI and cervical range of motion.
Result: Data was analysed by SPSS21, t-test was applied. Statistically significant improvements observed in both
groups but more pronounced in group A(IASTM). VAS (3.0504) P (0.0042), NDI (6.20) P<0.0001.
Conclusion: The results suggested that IASTM gives better result than ischemic compression in relieving trapezius trigger
points in college going students.