A Novel Method for Muscle Elongation in Myalgia with Naqvi's-Dynamic Electrical Therapy Approach (DELTA)©: The First-Ever Case Report

Abstract

Lifestyle-related neck and shoulder pain can be attributed to trapezius myalgia (TM) in a significant number of cases. Apart from pain, manifestations of TM include tightness of the trapezius muscle, especially in the upper fibres. Naqvi's-Dynamic Electrical Therapy Approach (Naqvi's-DELTA)© is a novel electrotherapeutic intervention based on the principle of myofibril elongation obtained by interference of poled vector current that is moved along the length of muscle fibres. A 22-year-old male approached the physiotherapy outpatient department (OPD) with the chief complaint of persistent neck pain and stiffness for three years that adversely affected his activities of daily living (ADLs). The pain was evaluated using a visual analog scale (VAS), restrictions in the range of motion (ROM) were determined by the cervical range of motion (CROM) device, and limitations in ADLs were assessed by neck disability index (NDI). Naqvi's-DELTA© was administered once a day for seven days, with each session lasting for 15 minutes. After the intervention, an evident beneficial effect was noted in all outcomes measures suggesting that this novel method was effective in decreasing pain, stiffness, and limitations in ADLs. Further investigation to explore this method for myalgia management is warranted.