Comparison Of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation And Shockwave Therapy In The Treatment Of Upper Trapezitis

Abstract

Background: Trapezitis is a chronic inflammatory illness that affects the trapezius muscles and results in neck discomfort and spasms. It is becoming more prevalent among people who sit at desks and use computers, as well as those who do manual labour or often flex their neck and back muscles. The research is being conducted to determine the most effective method of treating trapezitis.

Materials &Methods: According to the Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria, thirty samples with upper trapezitis will be chosen using a suitable sampling approach (when patients arrive, the odd number will be assigned to Group-A and the even number will be assigned to Group B by the study supervisor). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups of fifteen. Consent is gained from the subject for participation in the research. Both groups had pre-data obtained using the VAS for pain and the Resisted Isometric Movement Test. Group A treated with TENS by following these parameters. Group B treated with shockwave therapy

Results: By the data of the study, we found that there is a significant effect of Transcutaneous Electrical nerve stimulation and Shockwave therapy in trapezitis. As the VAS SCORE Result shows that Group A PRE (8.12±0.16) and it was decreased to (3.12±.01) in the Post scores. For Group B PRE (9.34±0.87) and it was decreased to (2.72±0.01). For the Resisted Isometric Movement Testing there was higher effects can be seen in the Group B as compare with the Group A but there was a significant effect in both the Groups.

Conclusion: According to the results of the study, both types of treatment have an impact on the trapezitis condition, and we can deduce that shockwave therapy has a superior effect when compared to Transcutaneous Electrical nerve stimulation for the trapezitis condition.