Table 2.

Combinations of Therapies Given Under Non-invasive Treatment Protocol for the Patients with Musculoskeletal Complaints in this Study

Combinations of Therapies Provided	n	(%)
MFTR + icing	41	4.5
Acupuncture alone	5	0.6
Aqua therapy alone	7	0.8
Direct rehabilitation	70	7.7
PEMF alone	2	0.2
MFTR+ icing +one other therapya	190	20.9
MFTR+ Icing +2 more therapiesa	102	11.2
MFTR+ Icing +3 more therapiesa	150	16.5
MFTR+ Icing +4 more therapiesa	32	3.5
MFTR+ Icing +5 more therapiesa	143	15.7
Acupuncture+1 more therapya	4	0.4
Acupuncture+2 more therapya	16	1.8
Aqua therapy+ one more therapya	7	0.8
Aqua therapy+2 more therapya	2	0.2
Othersb	52	5.7
Missing	86	9.5

^aAlong with MFTR, the other therapies combined may include acupuncture, aqua therapy, interferential therapy, PEMF, stretch release and tapping.

^bCategory includes ischemic compression, JiJO points, ultrasound therapy, reflexology, Vitamin D3 supplements, and muscle relaxants prescription.

MFTR = myofascial trigger point release therapy; PEMF = pulsed electromagnetic field therapy.