Mohamed Ali Elshafey
Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics- Faculty of Physical Therapy-Cairo University, Egypt
Publications
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Research
Graston Technique Versus Soft Tissue Release on Myofascial Neck Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Author(s): Mohamed Serag Eldein Mahgoub, Neveen Abdelatif Abdelraouf*, Mohamed Ali Elshafey, Mohamed T Eldesoky, Sobhy Mahmoud Aly, Samah Saad Zahran and Enas E. Abutaleb
Background: Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a local pain disease affecting all ages that are characterized by trigger points (TrPs) in muscles or fascia. Objective: To compare the efficacy of the Graston technique versus soft tissue release on patients with myofascial neck pain syndrome. Design: pre-test post-test randomized controlled trial. Participants: 60 (male and female) Patients ages ranged from 25 to 40 years assigned to 3 groups. Interventions: Each group consists of 20 cases Group (A) received Graston technique plus conventional treatment. Group (B) received soft tissue release plus conventional treatment. Group (C) received traditional treatment only. Main Outcome Measures: They were assessed for cervical pain intensity using analogue vi.. Read More»