The Effect Of Myofascial Release Vs Positional Release Technique On Chronic Trapezitis In Breastfeeding Women

Abstract

Background – Postnatal mothers who breastfeed, might have a variety of musculoskeletal issues. These issues are brought on by the incorrect postures adopted while breastfeeding the infant. The most commonly seen complaint in these women is trapezitis, which is the inflammatory condition of trapezius muscle, causing severe trapezius spasm. The present study compares the effect of myofascial release technique (MFR) and positional release technique (PRT) on chronic trapezitis in breastfeeding women.

Objective- The present study was done to compare the effect of myofascial release and positional release technique on chronic trapezitis in breastfeeding women.

Methodology – A sample size 34 Subjects were selected by convenient sampling method and divided into two groups containing 17 in each group. Subjects in group A were treated with MFR while subjects in group B with PRT. Post treatment assessment was taken using VAS, Neck disability index and cervical range of motion. The collected data was analysed.

Results - Comparison of mean in post intervention between Group A and Group B using VAS, where t value is 1.908 and p value 0.2851 which is statistically not significant, whereas within the group it was extremely significant. Further, the Comparison of mean in post intervention between Group A and Group B using NDI questionnaire where t value is 1.004 and p value 0.3261 which is statistically not significant, whereas within the groups it was extremely significant. The comparison between the pre-treatment and post-treatment outcomes suggested that MFR and PRT both are effective in reducing pain intensity on VAS scale and improving cervical ROM and reducing functional disability on NDI score.

Conclusion - The study concluded that there is no significant difference between MFR and PRT on pain, range of motion and functional disability (NDI Score) for trapezius.