To Compare the Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Manual Trigger Point Release Along with Trapezius Stretch on Trapezitis in Smartphone Users
Abstract: To compare the effect of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization versus manual trigger point release along with trapezius stretch on trapezitis in smartphone users. Background and Objectives: The trapezius muscle in the upper back and neck plays vital role in maintaining posture, shoulder and neck movements, and stabilizing the shoulder blades. Due to overuse of this muscle leads to inflammation of the trapezius muscle. (1). The improper position of neck and shoulder leads to myofascial pain syndrome characterized by trigger points i.e., knots in skeletal muscles which forms tenderness on palpation (2) which causes pain and tenderness.
Keywords: Trapezitis, IASTM, Manual Trigger Point Release, Neck Disability Index, Pressure Pain Threshold, Range of Motion
How to Cite?: Suraksha S P, Veena J, Dr. B. S. Jayaram, "To Compare the Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Manual Trigger Point Release Along with Trapezius Stretch on Trapezitis in Smartphone Users", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1849-1852, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR26529211909, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR26529211909