Effect of application of muscle energy technique on patients with chronic back pain aged 30~40 years

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 66-75
Author(s):  
Jae-Cheol Park
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Back Pain ◽  
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 Muscle energy technique for non-specific low-back pain

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helge Franke ◽  
Gary Fryer ◽  
Raymond WJG Ostelo ◽  
Steven J Kamper
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Muscle Energy

Knowledge of physiotherapists on the use of Muscle Energy Technique in the management of Non-Specific Low Back Pain

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Usman Abba Ahmed ◽  
SONILL Sooknunan Maharaj ◽  
Nadasan Thaya ◽  
Bashir Kaka ◽  
Ashiyat Kahinde Akodu
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Objective: The relevance and use of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) as a mode of treatment for Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) over the last two decades has increased among physiotherapists and other health professionals. This supports the clinical relevance and efficacy of this technique. However, there are no studies to determine the level of MET knowledge among Nigerian physiotherapists. This study was designed to determine the MET knowledge among Nigerian physiotherapists.Method: A total of one hundred and twenty physiotherapists were recruited from the database of the Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy and participated in the study. They completed a semi-structured questionnaire containing 46-items. This was divided into four sections which sourced information on sociodemographic characteristics, work-profile, treatment activities and the knowledge of MET for the management of NSLBP. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for mean, frequency and percentages. Inferential statistics of Chi-square, Pearson Correlation, independent t-test and ANOVA were used to determine the significant difference with significance set at p<0.05.Result: The study revealed that 16.7% of the participants had knowledge of the application of MET in the management for NSLBP. Age, educational level, practice setting, area of specialization such as musculoskeletal therapy, ergonomics and additional training of low back pain (LBP) were factors that influenced respondents’ MET knowledge (p<0.05). However, gender, university of training, number of years of experience and the practice of managing of LBP in the physiotherapy department did not influence knowledge of MET for the management of NSLBP (p >0.05).Conclusion: This study showed that a small number of participants had knowledge of MET application in the management of NSLBP and certain factors influenced this knowledge. Keywords: Non-specific low back pain, Muscle Energy Technique, Physiotherapists knowledge, Nigeria

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 Effect of muscle energy technique with and without strain–counterstrain technique in acute low back pain — A randomized clinical trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (01) ◽  
pp. 41-51
Author(s):  
Vivek Dineshbhai Patel ◽  
Charu Eapen ◽  
Zulfeequer Ceepee ◽  
Ramachandra Kamath
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Acute Low Back Pain ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Difference Formula ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Muscle Energy

Background: Muscle energy technique (MET) and strain–counterstrain (SCS) technique are found to be effective as a sole treatment of acute low back pain (LBP), but the combined effect of these two techniques has not been evaluated. Objective: The purpose of this randomized clinical trial was to evaluate the added effect of SCS to MET in acute LBP patients. Methods: In this trial, 50 patients were randomly allocated to MET or MET-SCS group to receive the assigned two treatment sessions for two consecutive days. Oswestry disability index (ODI) and Roland Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ), visual analogue scale (VAS), lumbar range of motion (ROM) were recorded at baseline, after first and second session. Results: All the outcome measures showed statistically significant ([Formula: see text]) improvement in both the groups after second session. Between the groups, analysis showed no statistically significant difference ([Formula: see text]) after the first or second session. Conclusions: The improvement after second treatment sessions was noted in pain, ROM, and disability in both the groups, but immediate effect was seen only on pain intensity after first treatment session. When compared between the groups, no added effect of SCS to MET was found in reducing pain and disability and increasing lumbar ROM in acute LBP patients.

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