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 Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique with and without Strain Counter Strain Technique in Individuals with Non-Specific Neck Pain - A Pilot Study from Aurangabad, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (31) ◽  
pp. 2470-2475
Author(s):  
Karishma Anurag Kapur ◽  
Sunil Gopal Rao Harsulkar
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Cervical Range Of Motion ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Neck Disability

BACKGROUND Evidence till date indicates high incidence of neck pain, and soft tissue techniques [muscle energy technique (MET), strain counter strain (SCS)] have proven to be effective for non-specific neck pain (NSNP). However, their comparative effect is yet to be proven, hence the present study attempted to investigate the comparative effectiveness of MET with SCS techniques in individuals with NSNP. METHODS Total 10 participants diagnosed with NSNP were included in the study. They were allocated into two groups utilizing convenient sampling. Group A received MET with SCS technique and Group B received MET with conventional physiotherapy. The interventions were given for 2 weeks, 3 sessions per week for 45 minutes. The outcome measures used in the study were numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), neck disability index (NDI), range of motion (ROM) which were assessed before the intervention immediately after the first session and at 1st week and end of 2nd week. RESULTS Intragroup comparison found to be significantly reduced in terms of pain and neck disability index and improvement in cervical range of motion (P = < 0.05). However intergroup comparisons showed significant difference in Group A only at the end of 2nd week of intervention (P = < 0.05), but the results were not significant immediately and at the 1st week of intervention (P = > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The study concluded that MET with SCS technique is more effective in reducing pain, neck disability and improving cervical range of motion. KEY WORDS MET, SCS, NSNP

scholarly journals Muscle Energy Technique in the Rehabilitative Treatment for Acute and Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain: A Systematic Review

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 746
Author(s):  
Silvia Sbardella ◽  
Chiara La Russa ◽  
Andrea Bernetti ◽  
Massimiliano Mangone ◽  
Andrea Guarnera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Clinical Effects ◽  
Rehabilitative Treatment ◽  
Cervical Range Of Motion ◽  
Physiotherapy Practice ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Acute Neck Pain

Background: Non-specific neck pain (NNP) affects 30–50% of the general population, and it often leads to severe disability. Several manual therapy techniques are available to reduce pain and disability and to improve cervical range of motion and functional activities. Muscle Energy Technique (MET) showed more evidence for treating such a disorder. The aim of this current scientific literature analysis was to compare the clinical effects of MET with the other manual or rehabilitative treatments for non-specific acute and chronic neck pain. Methods: The literature search was conducted using the following databases: PubMed, Medline, PEDro, Cochrane Database, and Google Scholar from 2010 to January 2020. Clinical trials about MET were included. The quality of the trials was assessed according to the PEDro scale. Results: Twenty-one papers according to inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected: 15 studies about non-specific acute neck pain and 6 studies about non-specific chronic neck pain. Conclusions: This analysis suggests that the MET approach has a good clinical effect on reducing neck pain in patients with acute neck pain and improves cervical range of motion in patients with chronic neck pain, and is better if combined with a traditional rehabilitative approach. This review’s findings should be considered with caution for physiotherapy practice because of the studies’ methodologic limitations. On the basis of the current available and limited evidence, clinicians could combine MET with traditional physiotherapy and other manual techniques when treating people with non-specific neck pain.

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 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

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.

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