scholarly journals Evaluation of the Combination of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Therapy in Asymptomatic Individuals with a Latent Trigger Point

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8430
Author(s):  
Michał Wendt ◽  
Małgorzata Waszak
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Pressure Pain Threshold ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Trigger Point Therapy ◽  
Asymptomatic Individuals

(1) Background: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the combination therapy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Therapy (TPT) on the angular values of the range of movements of the cervical spine and on the pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the trapezius muscle in asymptomatic individuals. METHODS: The study involved 60 right-handed, asymptomatic students with a latent trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle. All qualified volunteers practiced amateur symmetrical sports. The study used a tensometric electrogoniometer (cervical spine movement values) and an algometer (pressure pain threshold (PPT) of upper trapezius). Randomly (sampling frame), volunteers were assigned to three different research groups (MET + TPT, MET and TPT). All participants received only one therapeutic intervention. Measurements were taken in three time-intervals (pre, post and follow-up the next day after therapy). (2) Results: One-time combined therapy (MET + TPT) significantly increases the range of motion occurring in all planes of the cervical spine. One-time treatments of single MET and single TPT therapy selectively affect the mobility of the cervical spine. The value of the PPT significantly increased immediately after all therapies, but only on the right trapezius muscle, while on the left side only after the therapy combining MET with TPT. (3) Conclusion: The MET + TPT method proved to be the most effective, as it caused changes in all examined goniometric and subjective parameters.

Influence of scapular position on the pressure pain threshold of the upper trapezius muscle region

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Camara Azevedo ◽  
Tatiana Lima Pires ◽  
Fernanda Souza Andrade ◽  
Mary Kate McDonnell
Keyword(s):  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Pressure Pain Threshold ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Pressure Pain ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Muscle Region ◽  
Upper Trapezius Muscle

scholarly journals A comparison of the effects of different stretching methods on flexibility, muscle activity, and pain threshold in ballet dancers; a preliminary randomized controlled trial.

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Gyun Ko ◽  
Chang Ho Song ◽  
Myung Mo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Hip Joint ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Pressure Pain Threshold ◽  
Rectus Femoris ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Pressure Pain ◽  
Ballet Dancers ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Muscle Energy

Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of stretching methods for flexibility, muscle activation, and pressure pain threshold in ballet dancers, and to suggest an effective stretching method. Methods: Thirty-three ballet dancers were randomized to a static stretching group (n=11), muscle energy technique stretching group (n=11), and vibration-assisted stretching group (n=11). The angle of hip joint extension in arabesque, the activation of rectus femoris in Devéloppé, and the pressure pain threshold on rectus femoris in sitting position were measured to compare the effects of different stretching methods. Results: Hip joint extension angles increased in all stretching methods (p<0.05), however, vibration-assisted stretching and muscle energy technique stretching were more effective than static stretching (p<0.05). The activation of the rectus femoris decreased in all groups (p<0.05), but the muscle energy technique stretching group and the vibration-assisted stretching group showed a significant decrease compared to the static stretching group (p<0.05). The pressure pain threshold showed significant improvement only in the static stretching group (p<0.05), and the vibration-assisted stretching group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Vibration-assisted stretching compared to static stretching and muscle energy technique stretching is a beneficial method for flexibility, muscle activation, and pressure pain threshold in ballet dancers.

scholarly journals Immediate effect of muscle energy technique versus passive stretching for upper trapezius muscle on neck pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Mansi Ray ◽  
Roopa Desai
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Passive Stretching ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Upper Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Carry Over ◽  
Cervical Rotation ◽  
Hot Pack

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal problem in the General population. Upper trapezius is a superficial postural muscle that tends to get shortened due to overuse activity which causes neck pain and reduces neck mobility. The aim of this study was to compare the immediate effect of Muscle energy technique (MET) and passive stretching of upper trapezius muscle in neck pain patients.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> An experimental study was undertaken during period from March 2017 to March 2018. 358 participants with Neck pain were included in this study. Participants were divided in two groups: Group A received Hot pack and MET for upper Trapezius. Group B received Hot pack and Passive stretching for upper trapezius. Visual analogue scale (VAS) at end range of motion (ROM), same cervical side flexion and opposite side cervical rotation by goniometer and tape were taken as outcome measures. Participants were assessed prior to the treatment, immediately after the treatment and post 24 hours to see the carry over treatment.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results: </strong>Mann Whitney U test showed that VAS at end range of motion, opposite side cervical rotation and same side cervical side flexion had significant improvement in MET group as compared to passive stretching group (p&lt;0.0001). Carry over effect was less significant with p&lt;0.0001.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A single session of MET for upper trapezius muscle reduced the pain intensity (VAS) and increased the cervical rotation and cervical side flexion.</p>

scholarly journals INTERVENSI ULTRASOUND DAN MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE LEBIH MENURUNKAN DISABILITAS LEHER DARIPADA INTERVENSI ULTRASOUND DAN MYOFASCIAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE PADA KASUS MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME OTOT UPPER TRAPEZIUS DI DENPASAR

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ari Wibawa ◽  
Ni Luh Nopi Andayani ◽  
Anak Ayu Nyoman Trisna Narta Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Release Technique ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Neck Disability

Background: Myofascial Pain Upper trapezius muscle syndrome is a condition of both acute and chronic pain from muscle or fascia involving sensory, motoric, or autonomic functions. Myofascial pain can be local or regional, such as the neck, shoulders, usually unilateral or more severe in one side. Objective: To prove Ultrasound and Muscle Energy Technique Interventions to reduce neck disability more than Ultrasound and Myofascial Release Technique Interventions in the case of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Upper Trapezius muscle in Denpasar. Method: This study uses the Randomized Pre-test method and the Design Group Post Test Control. This study used 36 subjects divided into 2 groups, First Treatment Group with Ultrasound and Muscle Energy Technique and II Treatment Group with Ultrasound and Myofascial Release Technique. The two treatment groups were given treatment for 4 weeks. The measuring instrument used for neck disability is the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Results: The results of the independent t-test which showed the results of the calculation of the difference in mean neck disability obtained p = 0.372 (p> 0.05). Conclusion: Ultrasound intervention and muscle energy technique further reduced neck disability than an ultrasound intervention and myofascial release technique in the case of myofascial pain syndrome upper trapezius muscleKeywords: Myofascial Pain Syndrome, upper trapezius muscle, Ultrasound, muscle energy technique, myofascial release technique, Neck Disability Index.

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