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Effect of Myofascial Release and Soft Tissue Mobilization versus Interferential Therapy with Exercises on Neck Musculoskeletal Related Syndromes: A Before and After Study


Christian Chance Ndahiriwe
Emmy Bucyana
Malachie Tuyizere
Moussa Hakizimana
Jacques Nshimiyimana
Nuhu Assuman
Juliette Gasana
Jean de Dieu Rukundo
Jean Marie Vianney Semana
Ayyappan Jayavel

Abstract

Background
Neck-related musculoskeletal disorders are classified among the top disabling conditions leading to discomfort, pain and functional restrictions which impact people’s functions and performance. Aim: To assess the effects of soft tissue mobilization versus interferential therapy with exercises among adults with neck musculoskeletal syndromes.
Materials and Methods
Thirty-two (32) participants in this study were randomly allocated to two groups. Experimental (n=16) received myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization. Control (n=16) received interferential therapy with conventional neck exercises for 6 weeks. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Scores and Neck Disability Index (NDI) were used to measure the effect of the treatment interventions.
Results
The findings from this trial showed a significant improvement in pain and disability. Unpaired (independent) t-test on NPRS and NDI scores between groups (NPRS t-test: -3.693 P=0.001) and (NDI t-test: -8.472, P=0.001) thus, favouring Myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization compared to IFT and exercises.
Conclusion
Myofascial release provides greater benefits in terms of reduction of functional limitations and pain. IFT and exercise therapy showed improvement suggesting that a combination of both treatment approaches may yield better results than single treatment modality alone.
Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2024;7(3):403-410


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eISSN: 2616-9827
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