Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: July | Volume: 11 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 345-350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20210747
Immediate Effect of Strong Surged Faradic Stimulation vs Self-Stretching in Less Tensed Position on Chronic Upper Trapezius Spasm in Young Females
Sharwari Shinde1, Rupali Shevalkar2
1B.P.Th., K. J. Somaiya College of Physiotherapy, Mumbai, India.
2M.P.Th. in Musculoskeletal Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Electrotherapy and Electrodiagnosis, K. J. Somaiya College of Physiotherapy, Mumbai, India.
Corresponding Author: Sharwari Shinde
ABSTRACT
Faulty postural habits lead to upper trapezius spasm causing pain and affection of neck mobility. The study aimed to compare the immediate effect of Strong Surged Faradic Stimulation and self-stretching in Less Tensed Position in chronic trapezius spasm in young females. 46 female subjects with unilateral chronic trapezius spasm between the age 18-25 years were randomly allocated into Strong Surged Faradic Stimulation group and self-stretching group. Pre and post intervention Numeric Pain Rating Scale and cervical lateral flexion range of motion was measured. Both the interventions were effective in reducing pain (p < 0.0001) and improving range of motion (p <0.0001). When compared for pain, both were equally effective (p = 0.3664) but for range of motion self-stretching in Less Tensed Position was more effective (p < 0.0001).
Key words: Trapezius spasm, Strong Surged Faradic Stimulation, Self-Stretching, young females.