THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ISCHEMIC COMPRESSION AND DYNAMIC STRETCHING ON PAIN IN SUBJECTS WITH UPPER TRAPEZITIS – A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract: Background: The most prevalent musculoskeletal condition is trapezitis, which primarily affects the upper trapezius muscle due to overuse or strain. Aim of The Study: The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of ischemic compression and dynamic stretching on pain in subject with upper trapezitis. Materials And Methods: A total of 40 subjects were chosen from APCOPT and assigned to two groups, namely the ischemic compression group along with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) (n=20) and the dynamic stretching exercises group along with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation TENS (n=20), based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) and cervical range of motion (CROM) were used as outcome measures Result: The mean value of ischemic compression at the post-test was found to be higher than the mean value of dynamic stretching exercises. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that ischemic compression is more effective than dynamic stretching exercises in reducing pain associated with upper trapezitis. Keywords: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), upper trapezitis, Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Cervical Range of Motion (CROM). Title: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ISCHEMIC COMPRESSION AND DYNAMIC STRETCHING ON PAIN IN SUBJECTS WITH UPPER TRAPEZITIS – A COMPARATIVE STUDY Author: Dr.Bharath.M., V.Bharanidharan, Dr. Lokesh.R. International Journal of Healthcare Sciences ISSN 2348-5728 (Online) Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025 Page No: 542-546 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 08-August-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16779875 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/the-effectiveness-of-ischemic-compression-and-dynamic-stretching-on-pain-in-subjects-with-upper-trapezitis--a-comparative-study