NCT07007442

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Dry Cupping On Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 45 (actual)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Which is more effective Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization or Dry cupping on pain intensity, cervical range of motion and functional status in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain?

Detailed description

Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal pathology treated by physical therapists around the world. Neck pain is one of the highest complaints in terms of years lived with a disability, increasing the prelevancy of proper management by physical therapists. The overall prevalence of neck pain ranges from 10% to 20%, and the incidence of new neck pain ranging from 10% to 50%. Dry cupping involves the use of glass, plastic or bamboo cups that are placed over localized areas of skin. A vacuum suction is achieved with heat from a flame, a manual handheld pump or electrical pumping devices to create a negative pressure, drawing localized skin and soft tissue structures into the cup . Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a new technique, which has been known to be effective in reducing muscle tightness in athletes . IASTM is a new tool, which allows clinicians to efficiently locate and treat individuals diagnosed with soft tissue dysfunction . The use of the instrument is thought to provide a mechanical advantage for the clinician by allowing deeper penetration and more specific treatment, while also reducing imposed stress on the hands

Conditions

• Neck Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization	for application of IASTM. the patient will sit on chair in comfortable position, apply lubricant material on treated area (trapezius muscle). Apply IASTM in 30-60 angle for 40 to 120 sec until hyperemia occur for each side+ conventional therapy
OTHER	dry cupping	the dry cupping will be aplied by using plastic cups that are placed over localized areas of skin. A vacuum suction is achieved with a manual handheld pump device to create a negative pressure, drawing localized skin and soft tissue structures into the cup+ conventional therapy
OTHER	conventional therapy	the patients will receive Isometric strengthening exercises for cervical Extensors, Flexors, bilateral side Flexors and Rotators (resistance was about 50% of the patient's maximum strength, hold for 10 seconds, for 10 repetitions.Stretching of the upper fibers of trapezius (stretching was held for 30 seconds and repeated 3 times). postural correction exercises in the form of ; 1) Chin tucks exercise is quick and easy to do and it helps strengthening upper thoracic extensors, the muscles that align head over shoulders.2)Corner stretch: provides a deep stretch of the chest and shoulders, which can help maintain good posture.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-23
• Primary completion: 2025-05-30
• Completion: 2025-06-10
• First posted: 2025-06-05
• Last updated: 2025-09-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt