Graston Technique Versus Kinesiotaping on Myofascial Pain Syndrome After Neck Dissection Surgery: A randomized control trail
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Graston Technique, Kinesiotaping, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Dissection SurgeryAbstract
Aim: Graston Technique (IASTM) and Kinesiotaping (KT) will be compared for their efficacy in controlling myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) after neck dissection surgery (NDS). Materials and Methods: A total of 52 patients (both genders) aged 30–50 years diagnosed with cervical (MPS) post (NDS) and randomly assigned into two equal groups. Group A received Graston Technique (IASTM) plus a traditional physical therapy program, three times per week for four weeks. Group B received Kinesiotaping (KT) twice weekly for eight sessions over four weeks, in addition to the same traditional physical therapy program performed three times weekly. Pre- and post-four-week intervention the Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and cervical range of motion (lateral flexion and rotation) were used for assessment. Results: The results revealed a significant reduction in VAS scores and a significant increase in PPT and cervical range of motion (bending and rotation) towards and away from the operated side in Group A compared to Group B (p < 0.05). Conclusion: IASTM yield more improvement in range of motion and neck discomfort on patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) following neck dissection surgery.
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