Effect of Thoracic Mobilization in Females With Coccydynia

Riphah International University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Coccyx Disorder

Treatments: Other: Muscle Energy Techniques; Other: Thoracic Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05969769

Laiba Zahid

Details and patient eligibility

About

Coccydynia is common and prevalent among the females and several types of exercises and electrotherapy are advised. Pain can reduced significantly with both short wave diathermy and muscles stretches. There is limited evidence on indirect method like thoracic mobilization techniques to improve coccydynia. This study will determine the effects of thoracic mobilization techniques on coccydynia.

Full description

Coccydynia, refers to pain in the coccyx region. it can be caused by various factor including trauma or injury (such as falls or child birth ), repetitive strain, prolong sitting on hard surface, or even idiopathic reasons. Treatment options for Coccydynia may include conservative measures, such as pain medication, using cushion or donut-shaped pillows to relieve pressure, applying heat or cold packs, and avoiding activities that's exacerbate the pain. Physical therapy including exercises such as stretching, Muscle Energy Technique (MET) can also be beneficial in some cases. Thoracic manual therapy, which involves hands-on techniques applied to the thoracic spine, can indeed be beneficial for improving spine mobility. While it may not directly target the coccyx itself, improving overall spinal mobility can have indirect effects on coccyx pain and dysfunction.

Enrollment: 44 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 20 to 50 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosed females coccydynia patients.

Exclusion criteria

• Pregnancy
• 6 Months past Surgery, fracture or dislocation of coccyx.
• Malignancy or cyst in the pelvic area.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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44 participants in 2 patient groups

Experimental Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides will be performed with Muscle Energy Technique and Short Wave Diathermy as experimental group.

Treatment:

Other: Thoracic Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides

Control Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Short wave diathermy will be given with Muscle Energy Techniques.

Treatment:

Other: Muscle Energy Techniques