The influence of contraction duration in muscle energy technique applied to the atlanto-axial joint

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.

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The effect of dry needling & muscle energy technique separately and in combination in patients suffering shoulder impingement syndrome and active trigger points of infraspinatus

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies ◽

10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.12.030 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Parvaneh Jalilipanah ◽

Farshad Okhovatian ◽

Rahmat allah Serri ◽

Alireza Akbarzadeh Bagban ◽

Sahar Zamani

Keyword(s):

Trigger Points ◽

Impingement Syndrome ◽

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome ◽

Dry Needling ◽

Shoulder Impingement ◽

Muscle Energy Technique ◽

Muscle Energy

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Effectiveness of Laser Therapy and Ultrasound Therapy along with Muscle Energy Technique in subjects with Trapezitis

Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology ◽

10.52711/2231-5713.2021.00019 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 116-120

Author(s):

K. Kotteeswaran ◽

Syed Gaffar ◽

Krishna. R ◽

Keerthana Priya. R.

Keyword(s):

Laser Therapy ◽

Functional Disability ◽

Neck Disability Index ◽

Ultrasound Therapy ◽

Muscle Energy Technique ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group A ◽

Muscle Energy ◽

Group B ◽

Neck Disability

Aim: To find the effectiveness of laser therapy and ultrasound therapy along with muscle energy technique in treatment of Trapezitis. Materials and Methods: Non-equivalent quasi experimental study design was used in this study. Total of 30 subjects with trapezitis were selected using non probability convenient sampling technique.30 Subjects was divided into two groups by lot system. Group A received laser therapy and Group B received ultrasound therapy and for both the group muscle energy technique was given. The outcome measures are Neck Disability Index (NDI) for measuring Functional Disability. Data collected and tabulated was statistically analyzed. Result: Statistical analysis of post-test, Neck Disability Index (NDI) revealed that there is statistically significant difference seen between Group A and Group B. Conclusion: From the result, it has been concluded that Laser therapy with muscle energy technique (Group A) was more effective than Ultrasound therapy with muscle energy technique (Group B) on improving functional ability in subjects with Trapezitis.

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Immediate Effect of Muscle Energy Technique and Kalternborn Mobilisation Technique on Pain in Diabetic Patients with Periarthritis of Shoulder

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i42a32758 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 220-228

Author(s):

Kamya Somaiya ◽

G. D. Vishnu Vardhan ◽

Ashish Bele

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Adhesive Capsulitis ◽

Frozen Shoulder ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Tissue Degeneration ◽

Muscle Energy Technique ◽

Group A ◽

Muscle Energy ◽

Group B

Background: Periarthritis Shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that results in tissue degeneration, thickening of the joint capsule, and a narrowing of the glenoid cavity. Diabetes mellitus is linked to many debilitating musculoskeletal disorders of the hand and shoulder. Prevalence of adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder is estimated to be 11-30 percent in people with diabetes. Various interventions have already been used to prevent pain and improve quality of life. Both Muscle Energy Technique and Kalternborn Mobilization Technique are thought to have a pain-relieving effect. Aim & Objective: The study's aim is to compare the effects of both techniques on pain in diabetic patients. Methods/Design: In this study experimental study, the participants will be divided into two groups: Kalternborn Mobilization Technique Group (A) and Muscle Energy Technique Group (B) based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Both interventions include 30-45 min session which will be carried out for duration of four days. Outcome will be Pain and Quality of Life and outcome measures will be evaluated at beginning and at the end of intervention period. Result: Successful Completion of trial of Muscle Energy Technique and Kalternborn Mobilisation Technique will provide evidence for best strategy targeting Pain and quality of life in diabetic patients with Periarthritis of Shoulder. Conclusion: The study will be concluded with the significant effect of Muscle Energy Technique and Kalternborn Mobilisation Technique on Periarthritis shoulder of diabetic patients.

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