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Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique versus kinesiotape on upper trapezius myofascial trigger points
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Abstract
Objective: This study was designed to investigate the effects of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT) versus kinesiotape (KT) on upper trapezius myofascial trigger points. Methods: Sixty subjects with active trigger points at both side (53 females and seven males) were divided randomly into three equal groups. group ”A” received INIT three times/week while group ”B” received KT twice/week for four weeks. group ”C” (control group) didn{u2019}t receive any treatment but follow instructions. Visual analogue scale (VAS), Pressure pain threshold (PPT), Arabic neck disability index (ANDI), Cervical range of motion (CROM) and muscle amplitude (RMS) were used to evaluate subjects at two intervals (pre-treatment and post-treatment). Results: Statistical analysis shown that there was a significant change within-group of VAS, PPT, ANDI, CROM and RMS pre-post treatment at groups A, B and C as (p<0.05). Between-group analysis there was no significant change in pre value of all variables as (p>0.05) while post-treatment there was a significant change in all variables as (p<0.05). Conclusion: INIT and KT are most effective methods in the management of subjects with active trigger points at upper trapezius myofascial trigger points with superiority for INIT