Positional Release Technique for Myofascial Trigger Points of the Upper Trapezius

The aim of this research is to find the effects of Positional Release Technique (PRT) on pain, range of motion and neck disability index in patients with myofascial trigger points (MTRPs) of the upper trapezius with forward head posture (FHP). A Randomized control trial is conducted at Tehsil Head Quater (THQ) Civil hospital Wazirabad. The sample size is calculated through open epi tool is 32. The subjects are divided in two groups, 16 participants in experimental group and 16 in control group. The study duration is of six months. Sampling technique applied is purposive non probability sampling technique. Only 18-45 years participants with myofascial trigger points of the upper trapezius is included. Tools used in the study are Visual analog scale (VAS), Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT), active cervical contra-lateral flexion (ACLF), Cranio vertebral angle (CVA) and neck disability index (NDI). Data analyzed through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.