Effects of Thoracic Extension Versus Thoracic Stabilization Exercises in Patients With Maigne's Thoracic Pain

Thoracic Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effects of Thoracic Extension Versus Thoracic Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Stiffness, Range of Motion, Disability and Posture in Patients With Maigne's Thoracic Pain.

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05395078
• Other study ID #: REC/RCR &AHS/22/0134 Rubab
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 30, 2022
• Est. completion date: January 30, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: March 2023
• Source: Riphah International University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of thoracic extension versus thoracic stabilization exercises on pain, stiffness, range of motion, disability and posture in patients with Maigne's thoracic pain.This study will be a randomized clinical trial and 32 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria will be included in the study. they will be allocated into 2 groups using non- probability purposive sampling technique. Group A will receive conventional treatment, myofascial release, thoracic spine mobilization with Thoracic Extension exercise program, while Group B will receive conventional treatment, myofascial release, thoracic spine mobilization with Thoracic Stabilization exercise program. Outcome measure: Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Goniometer, Thoracic Stiffness Index, Revised Oswestry Thoracic Pain Disability Questionnaire, standing thoracic X-ray and Flexi curve ruler, will measure pain, thoracic flexion and extension, Cobb's angle, kyphosis index, thoracic stiffness index and disability. Both groups will receive a total of 45 minutes session, thrice a week for 3 weeks. Measurements will be taken at the baseline, at the end of 3rd week and for long-term effects at the end of 6th week. Data will be analyzed by SPSS version 21.

Description:

Maigne's thoracic pain is a condition in which pain originates from the thoracic spine, but according to Maigne, in most cases, its origin lies in the lower three cervical segments. It is common among both men and women, but it is most common among women. Common symptoms of Maigne's thoracic pain are tenderness and stiffness of thoracic muscles, especially interscapular muscles. The most important and chief complaint reported by patients of this condition is unilateral and severe pain which increases with static sitting and with carrying or lifting heavyweight. Physical examination of tenderness on the interscapular region at the level of T5-T6, 1-2 cm lateral to the midline. Pressure reproduces the patient's pain. Several clinical trials have established therapeutic guidelines and protocols for the rehabilitation of hyperkyphosis. These trials have typically focused on the use of spinal bracing, therapeutic taping, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise for postural training. Studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of combination therapy of thoracic extension exercises with other therapeutic exercises. Similarly, many studies have been conducted on thoracic stabilization exercises for posture correction. It is quite difficult to judge which exercise is more effective than the other. Moreover, typically for the management of Maigne's Thoracic pain, the efficacy of therapeutic treatment is quite underexplored. The rationale of this study is that it will provide evidence that may improve treatment strategies for the management of Maigne's Thoracic pain, majorly focusing on the muscular component of the thoracic region.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 32
• Est. completion date: January 30, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: December 30, 2022
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 20 Years to 45 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients of age between 20-45 years
• NPRS value more than or equal to 4
• Cobb's Angle > 40°
• Chronic Maigne's Thoracic pain

Exclusion Criteria:

• Structural abnormalities
• Neoplasm
• Neurogenic problem
• H/o cervical or thoracic surgery
• H/o whiplash injury
• Muscular strain
• Lactating mothers
• Pregnant or 6 months post-partum females

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Aneurysm, Dissecting
• Chest Pain
• Thoracic

Intervention

Other:
• Conventional physical therapy treatment along with thoracic extension exercises
Thoracic Extension Exercises (2 sets of 10 reps each/day). This exercise program will target thoracic spine extension and trunk muscle flexibility. A specialized program of thoracic extension in sitting, in prone lying, in quadruped position, on foam roller, wall angle stretch, corner stretch + hot pack (10 min) + Trapezius and Levator Scapulae stretching + Myofascial Release + Thoracic spinal mobilization (3 sets of 3 reps each/day). A total of 45 minutes session three times a week on alternate days for 3 weeks. Assessment will be done at baseline, on the end of 3rd week and for long term effects at the end of 6th week.
• Conventional physical therapy treatment along with thoracic stabilization exercises
Thoracic Stabilization Exercises (2 sets of 10 reps each/day). This exercise program will target thoracic musculature, static and dynamic thoracic posture. A specialized program of Draw- in and chin tucks in crook lying, prone, sitting and standing, prone chin- tuck elevation exercises with arm at sides, arms behind head or overhead (4) + hot pack (10 min) + Trapezius and Levator Scapulae stretching + Myofascial Release + Thoracic spinal mobilization (3 sets of 3 reps each/day). A total of 45 minutes session three times a week on alternate days for 3 weeks. Assessment will be done at baseline, on the end of 3rd week and for long term effects at the end of 6th week.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Pakistan	Riphah Rehabilitation Center, PSRD	Lahore	Punjab

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Riphah International University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Pakistan, 

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Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	NPRS	The NPRS is a segmented numeric version of the visual analog scale (VAS) in which a respondent selects a whole number (0-10) that best reflects the intensity of his/her pain 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing no pain to 10 representing the worst imaginable pain	3rd Week
Primary	Goniometer	The science of measuring the joint ranges in each plane of the joint is called goniometry. Goniometer is a device that measures an angle or permits the rotation of an object to a definite position. Thoracic flexion and extension will be assessed through it.	3rd Week
Primary	Standing Thoracic X-ray	One lateral view X-ray of each subject will be taken of the thoracic spine at the hospital radiography department. Subjects will stand in a relaxed position with arms elevated in front of them for the X-ray. Cobb's angle will be measured from X-ray.	3rd Week
Primary	Kyphosis Index (KI)	Kyphosis Index will be measured using Flexi curve ruler, which is a flexible plastic 60-cm ruler to evaluate surface contour of thoracic curvature. The KI will be calculated by multiplying 100 by the value of thoracic width divided by thoracic length or KI = (thoracic width/length) ×100.	3rd Week
Primary	Thoracic Stiffness Index (TSI):	The TSI will be calculated as the value of the: KI in relaxed posture divided by the KI in best posture.	3rd Week
Primary	Revised Oswestry Thoracic Pain Disability Questionnaire (ROTPDQ)	It is a self-reported measurement tool that measures both pain and functional status and is used for evaluating disability caused by thoracic pain.	3rd Week