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IRCT20210321050752N2 IRCT 2023-03-06 Self Supported Effects of post isometric relaxation technique in patients with gastrocnemius trigger points Effects of post isometric relaxation technique on pain, range of motion and quality of life in patients with gastrocnemius trigger points 2022-12-07 anticipated 40 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/68734 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: Patients were randomized by using the computer-generated method and further concealed envelop method is used for allocation in the group. In the envelop, 1 will be code for the control group and 2 will be code for the experimental group, Blinding description: Assessor will only assess the patient at baseline and after follow-up for treatment outcomes. Assessor safe the data for follow-up and will not share it with any therapist or patient. At any stage, the assessor is unaware of the treatment and control group. The study was single-blinded. The assessor was unaware of the treatment given to either groups 1 or 2. N/A Pain in limb. Intervention 1: Experimental Physical Therapy Group (B):Group B will be given Post isometric Relaxation along with routine physical therapy including hot pack, range of motion exercises, static stretching and strengthening exercises of gastrocnemius muscle .This will be given upto three sessions per week. Post IsometricRelaxation, Static Stretching and strengthening exercises will provided in three repetitions per session. Each treatment session will have 40-45 minutes duration. Intervention 2: Control group: Routine Physical Therapy Group (A):The routine physical therapy will include hot pack, range of motion exercises, static stretching and strengthening exercises of gastrocnemius muscle .This will be given upto three sessions per week. Hot Pack will be used for 8 minutes in each session. Static Stretching and strengthening exercises will provided into three repetitions per session. Each treatment session will have 30-35 minutes duration. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: Numeric pain rating scale will be used for the assessment of pain and Quality of life-related data. When: 6 months after publication. To whom: academic and clinical research writers. Conditions: Never without permission. Where to obtain: From Muhammad Waqas through mail id. drwaqasfayyaz@gmail.com or through a Researchgate account. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Muhammad-Waqas-26?ev=hdr_xprf How to obtain: From Muhammad Waqas through mail id. drwaqasfayyaz@gmail.com or through a Researchgate account. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Muhammad-Waqas-26?ev=hdr_xprf Comments:
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Lahore Pakistan 54840 009232350436033 drwaqasfayyaz@gmail.com The University of Lahore Pakistan Age is between 25-55 years Both gender Long standing workers (at least 3-5 hours of standing work including 5-min seated rest breaks and a 30-min lunch break) Pre diagnosed patients of calf pain Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) scoring ≤ 4 The presence of at least one trigger point in unilateral gastrocnemius muscles. Jump sign positive. (While compressing the Myofascial Trigger Point, carefully examined the subject’s reaction. A positive jump sign was defined as the subject withdrawing from palpation, wincing, or producingany pain related vocalization) 22 years 55 years Both Analgesic intake in past 48 hours Individuals who are already involved in any exercise program for lower extremity Had a previous history of lateral malleolar, bi malleolar or calcaneal fracture that would affect their gait pattern or strength of the gastrocnemius Current pregnancy M79.6 Pain in limb, hand, foot, fingers and toes Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Experimental Physical Therapy Group (B):Group B will be given Post isometric Relaxation along with routine physical therapy including hot pack, range of motion exercises, static stretching and strengthening exercises of gastrocnemius muscle .This will be given upto three sessions per week. Post IsometricRelaxation, Static Stretching and strengthening exercises will provided in three repetitions per session. Each treatment session will have 40-45 minutes duration. Control group: Routine Physical Therapy Group (A):The routine physical therapy will include hot pack, range of motion exercises, static stretching and strengthening exercises of gastrocnemius muscle .This will be given upto three sessions per week. Hot Pack will be used for 8 minutes in each session. Static Stretching and strengthening exercises will provided into three repetitions per session. Each treatment session will have 30-35 minutes duration. Pain. Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline, 4th week and 8th week (follow-up). Method of measurement: Numeric pain rating scale to measure pain. Quality of Life. Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline, 4th week and 8th week (follow-up). Method of measurement: Quality of life is measured by Short Form-12 (SF-12). Range of Motion. Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline, 4th week and 8th week (follow-up). Method of measurement: Range of motion is measured by universal goniometer. Self Supported Approved 2022-12-07 The rules and regulations set by the ethical committee of The University of Lahore wIll be followed. RAIWIND ROAD CAMPUS: 1-Km, Raiwind Road, Near Thokar Niaz Big, Lahore Lahore Punjab Pakistan