NCT05969769

Effect of Thoracic Mobilization in Females With Coccydynia

Effects of Thoracic Manual Mobilization Techniques in Females of Coccydynia

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 44 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 20 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Coccydynia is common and prevalent among the females and several types of exercises and electrotherapy are advised. Pain can reduced significantly with both short wave diathermy and muscles stretches. There is limited evidence on indirect method like thoracic mobilization techniques to improve coccydynia. This study will determine the effects of thoracic mobilization techniques on coccydynia.

Detailed description

Coccydynia, refers to pain in the coccyx region. it can be caused by various factor including trauma or injury (such as falls or child birth ), repetitive strain, prolong sitting on hard surface, or even idiopathic reasons. Treatment options for Coccydynia may include conservative measures, such as pain medication, using cushion or donut-shaped pillows to relieve pressure, applying heat or cold packs, and avoiding activities that's exacerbate the pain. Physical therapy including exercises such as stretching, Muscle Energy Technique (MET) can also be beneficial in some cases. Thoracic manual therapy, which involves hands-on techniques applied to the thoracic spine, can indeed be beneficial for improving spine mobility. While it may not directly target the coccyx itself, improving overall spinal mobility can have indirect effects on coccyx pain and dysfunction.

Conditions

• Coccyx Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Thoracic Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides	Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides 3 sets of 10 reps with 1 min rest btw sets.
OTHER	Muscle Energy Techniques	Short wave diathermy for 10 to 15 mins Muscle Energy Techniques of following muscles will be performed, Hip flexors muscles, Quadrates lamborum muscles, Erector spinae muscles, Piriformis muscles, PFS technique of METs Isometric hold 5-7 sec, Stretching 15 sec, Rest 30 sec.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-08-01
• Primary completion: 2024-01-01
• Completion: 2024-02-01
• First posted: 2023-08-01
• Last updated: 2023-08-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan