Treatment of Pectoralis Trigger Points in Patients With Pseudo Angina

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age25-50
SponsorUniversity of Faisalabad

About this trial

Pseudo-angina is a musculoskeletal condition characterized by chest pain that resembles angina but occurs due to non-cardiac causes, particularly myofascial trigger points in the chest wall muscles. Trigger points in the pectoralis major and minor muscles may contribute to pain, discomfort, and functional limitations by affecting muscle activity and movement. Manual therapy techniques such as the Graston Technique and Local Ischemic Compression (LIC) are commonly used to manage soft tissue dysfunction and myofascial trigger points. This study aims to compare the effects of the Graston Technique and Local Ischemic Compression on pain reduction and functional improvement in patients with pseudo-angina.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Participants which fulfill the Simon's Trigger Point Diagnostic Criteria

Referred by Cardiologist • Patients with Trigger Points in chest Muscles and left Pectoralis Major and Minor muscles.

Disqualifiers

Spinal Deformity • Gastric Problems • Any cardiac disease • Heart Burns • Panic Attacks • Pleurisy • Pulmonary Embolism • Pericarditis.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Graston Technique
  • Local Ischemic Compression

Treatment groups

36 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

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The University of Faisalabad Status unavailable 38000, Faisalābad, Punjab ProvincePakistanPakistan

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