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
Locations
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