Overview
This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of the study is to determine the effects of reverse NAGs as compared to Ventro-cranial Translatoric Glides in upper thoracic spine hypomobility in terms of pain and range of motion.
Description
- OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this study are :
- To determine the effects of reverse NAGs as compared to ventrocranial translatoric glide on UPPER BACK PAIN in upper thoracic spine hypomobility.
- To determine the effects of reverse NAGs as compared to ventrocranial translatoric
glide on THORACIC ROM in upper thoracic spine hypomobility.
- HYPOTHESIS
Alternate Hypothesis:
- There will be a statistically significant difference in the effects of reverse NAGs as compared to ventrocranial translatoric glides in terms of upper back pain in persons with upper thoracic hypo mobility (p<0.05).
- There will be a statistically significant difference in the effects of reverse NAGs as compared to ventrocranial translatoric glides in terms of thoracic ROM in persons with upper thoracic hypo mobility (p<0.05).
NULL HYPOTHSIS :
- There will be no statistically significant difference in the effects of reverse NAGs as compared to ventrocranial translatoric glides in terms of upper back pain in persons with upper thoracic hypo mobility (p>0.05).
- There will be no statistically significant difference in the effects of reverse NAGs as compared to ventrocranial translatoric glides in terms of thoracic ROM in persons with upper thoracic hypo mobility (p>0.05).
RESEARCH DESIGN : Experimental study .Randomized control trail.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1. Both male and females 2. Adults (18-39 years) 3. Upper Thoracic hypomobility (flexion <20° or extension <25° or side bending <20° or rotation <35°)
Exclusion Criteria:
- 1-Ankylosing spondylitis 2-History of Spinal Fusion or spinal surgery (discectomy/laminectomy etc.) 3-Degenerative disc disorders 4-Cervical radiculopathy, Scoliosis 5-Spinal Stenosis or Myelopathy 6-Recent fracture or surgery 7-TB of spine, Spondylolisthesis 8-Not able to attend regular therapy appointments 9-Fibromyalgia/myofascial pain syndrome