scholarly journals The effect of muscle energy technique on gross trunk range of motion

2003 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen L Lenehan ◽  
Gary Fryer ◽  
Patrick McLaughlin
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Muscle Energy

The Effects of Muscle Energy Technique on Cervical Range of Motion

1994 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 149-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Schenk ◽  
Kimberly Adelman ◽  
John Rousselle
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Cervical Range Of Motion ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Muscle Energy

scholarly journals Efficacy of spinal extension exercise program versus muscle energy technique in treatment of chronic mechanical low back pain

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Fahmy ◽  
H. Shaker ◽  
W. Ragab ◽  
H. Helmy ◽  
M. Gaber
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Group B ◽  
Lumbar Range Of Motion

Abstract Background Mechanical low back pain (MLBP) is a major cause of illness and disability, especially in people of working age. People with chronic low back pain often experience anger, fear, anxiety, decrease in physical ability, and inadequacy of role fulfillment. Objective This study aimed to compare the efficacy of extension exercise program versus muscle energy technique in treating patients with chronic mechanical low back pain. Subjects and methods Forty patients complaining of chronic mechanical low back pain participated in the study. Patients were randomly allocated into two equal groups: group A which received spinal extension exercise program and group B which received muscle energy technique. Treatment sessions were given three times per week for four successive weeks. Patients were assessed before and after treatment using visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and digital goniometer to assess pain intensity, functional disability, and range of motion (ROM) of lumbar spine respectively. Results There was significant decrease in the scores of pain and functional disability in both groups post-treatment especially in group B. There was significant increase in lumbar range of motion in both groups post-treatment, especially in group A. Conclusion Extension exercise program had better effect on improving lumbar range of motion, whereas muscle energy technique was better in decreasing pain and functional disability in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.

scholarly journals THE COMPARISON OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE AND INFRARED INTERVENTION WITH CONTRACT-RELAX STRETCHING AND INFRARED IN IMPROVING RANGE OF MOTION NECK JOINT ON ONLINE GAME PLAYERS WITH MYOFASCIAL PAIN SINDROME UPPER TRAPEZIUS MUSCLE IN DENPASAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Made Aditya Prawira Arthawan ◽  
Nila Wahyuni ◽  
I Gusti Ayu Artini
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽  
Online Game ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

ABSTRACT               Pain is most commonly caused by myofascial pain syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome pain can affect the flexibility of the joints that will cause a decrease range of motion neck joint. The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison between muscle energy technique and infrared with contract relax stretching and infrared in increasing the range of motion neck joint on online game players with myofascial pain syndrome upper trapezius muscle in Denpasar. This research is an experimental research with pre and post test design group control design. The sample is an online game player of 22 people divided into two groups. Group 1 was given intervention of muscle energy technique and infrared, while group 2 was given contract relax stretching and infrared intervention. Result of hypothesis test with paired t-test, group 1 got difference average 6,36 ± 0,62 (p = 0,000) while group 2 got difference mean 5,00 ± 0,357 (p = 0,000). Differential test of improvement after group 1 and group 2 treatment using independent sample t-test showed that group 1 increase was higher than group 2 and this result was significantly different p = 0,019 (p <0,05) Keywords:  Range of motion neck joint, myofascial pain syndrome, contract relax stretching, infrared

scholarly journals Effects of Muscle Energy Technique in Patients with Tension Type Headache; A Randomized Control Clnicial Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabia Sohail ◽  
Huma Riaz ◽  
Muhammad Akhtar ◽  
Asim Raza ◽  
Kinza Shabbir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background: Tension type headache is claimed to be one of top ten disabling conditions in the world. The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of muscle energy technique on pain, range of motion at cervical spine and disability related to tension type headache. Methods: A randomized control trial was conducted on 48 participants of both genders whose age was 18 to 40 years with complain of tension type at Rehabilitation and Injury Management Department of Medcare International Hospital Gujranwala, from July to December 2019. Participants were randomly selected and allocated into two groups (experimental and control group). The experimental group received both muscle energy technique and myofascial release technique on trapezius and sternocleidomastoid of both sides. The intervention was applied for 6 weeks (3 sessions per week). Assessments were done at baseline, 4th week and 6th week. Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Headache disability inventory (HDI), headache impact test (HIT) and cervical range of motion with the help of Inclinometer were tools for assessment. Data analysis was done using SPSS (version 21). Results: The mean age of experimental group was 26.5±5.42 and control group was 27.7±5.70. The experimental group was shown significant improvement in terms of pain and flexion and side flexion range of motion with p-value ≤0.05. Conclusion: It is concluded that muscle energy technique is effective treatment for tension type headache; it is associated to decreased range of motion at cervical spine and disability related to TTH. Trial registration: IRCT20190121042445N2, Registered 07-02-2021.

scholarly journals Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on Piriformis Tightness in Chronic Low Back Pain with Radiation

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (44) ◽  
pp. 3284-3288
Author(s):  
Mitushi Kishor Deshmukh ◽  
Pratik Arun Phansopkar ◽  
Kiran Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Relaxation Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Muscle Tightness ◽  
Muscle Energy

BACKGROUND Low back pain is a common condition in India. 90 % of Indian population experience low back pain at least once in their lifetime. Studies show that 98 % low back pain is because of mechanical disorder of spine. Piriformis tightness is one of the most misdiagnosed causes for low back pain or sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Various manual therapy approaches have been studied for reducing muscle tightness. We wanted to assess the effectiveness of muscle energy technique that is post-isometric relaxation technique on piriformis muscle tightness, its effectiveness in relieving low back pain with radiation, and increasing range of motion. METHODS 60 patients were included in the study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria from Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Sawangi Meghe, and were randomly assigned in to two groups. The duration of study was 12 days (6 sessions / week) and follow up was taken on 27th day. Subjects in muscle energy technique experimental group were treated with post isometric relaxation technique (PIR), subjects in control group were given simple passive stretching of piriformis. All subjects were educated about proper ergonomics. RESULTS Both interventions post isometric relaxation and simple stretching techniques were effective in terms of pain reduction, ROM (Range of Motion) improvement, piriformis tightness, disability with p < 0.05 with post isometric relaxation technique superseding simple stretching. Moreover, post isometric relaxation technique in muscle energy technique had sustained effects on follow-up in terms of relieving pain, disability and tightness for longer period of time. CONCLUSIONS Muscle energy technique gives immediate relief of pain improving ROM and decreasing tightness of piriformis and disability and has longer lasting effects. KEY WORDS Piriformis Tightness, Muscle Energy Technique, Stretching.

scholarly journals Effects of muscle energy technique on pain, range of motion and function in patients with post-surgical elbow stiffness: A randomized controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (01) ◽  
pp. 25-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anood I Faqih ◽  
Nilima Bedekar ◽  
Ashok Shyam ◽  
Parag Sancheti
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Elbow Fracture ◽  
Elbow Stiffness ◽  
Rehabilitation Protocol ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
And Function ◽  
Group 1

Background: Elbow is a very functional joint. Elbow stiffness is a significant cause of disability hampering the function of the upper extremity as a whole. Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) are relatively pain-free techniques used in clinical practice for restricted range of motion (ROM). Objective: To study the effects of MET on pain, ROM and function given early in the rehabilitation in post-surgical elbow stiffness. Methods: An RCT was conducted on 30 patients post elbow fracture fixation. Group 1 was given MET immediately post removal of immobilization while Group 2 received MET 1 week later along with the rehabilitation protocol. Pain (Visual Analogue Scale), ROM (goniometry) and function (Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire) were assessed pre and post 3 weeks. Results: Group 1 showed greater improvement than Group 2, mean flexion and extension change between groups being [Formula: see text], 95%CI(5.9,17.4) and [Formula: see text], 95%CI(4.4,12.7), respectively. VAS and DASH scores improved better in Group 1, mean change being [Formula: see text], 95%CI(0.6,1.8) and [Formula: see text], 95%CI(13.5,22.8) for VAS and DASH scores, respectively. Conclusion: MET can be used as an adjunct to the rehabilitation protocol to treat elbow stiffness and can be given safely in the early stages of post elbow fracture rehabilitation managed surgically with open reduction and rigid internal fixation.

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