Estudio comparativo entre la aplicación de la Técnica de Inducción Miofascial vs. la Fisioterapia Convencional en pacientes con dolor cervical que acuden al Centro Médico Deportivo MediCuba.

Abstract

The cervical spine is a multisegmental anatomical structure characterized by having greater mobility and flexibility than any other region of the spine; it is susceptible to pain, ranking second after the lumbar region, which translates into absenteeism from work. Objective: To determine the effects of the application of the Myofascial Induction Technique in comparison with Conventional Physiotherapy in patients with neck pain who attend the MediCuba Sports Medical Center. Methodology: Applies a quantitative approach, longitudinal type, deductive method, correlational scope, pre-experimental experimental design; in a non-probabilistic sampling of 30 patients according to the inclusion criteria, divided into an experimental and control group, which were evaluated by medical history, O'donoghues test, cervical stability test, Neck Disability Index, numerical scale analogous pain and goniometric test. Results: According to the O'donoghues test, 70% had muscle type involvement, 30% ligament; In relation to the cervical stability test, both groups had a 100% negative finding. According to the Myofascial Induction, cervical disability 0.33 points, pain threshold 0.20 points, joint ranges: flexion, extension, left and right lateral flexion obtained 45º; the left and right rotation obtained 80º; while, Conventional Physiotherapy, cervical disability 6.73 points, pain threshold 1.33 points, joint ranges obtained lower values. Conclusion: The Myofascial Induction technique obtained better results in reducing pain and increasing joint ranges at the cervical level in fewer sessions than Conventional Physiotherapy.