Added Effect of Muscle Energy Technique for Improving Functional Ability in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Dhargalkar, Priyanka; Kulkarni, Anjali; Ghodey, Snehal

doi:10.16965/ijpr.2017.144

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“…This came in agreement with Wilson et al [9] and Mindy and colleagues [10] who expressed that the patient has larger profit by using MET than using fiber bundle reeducation and resistance exercises to scale back low back pain and improve practical level in subjects with repeated low back pain. Priyanka and colleagues [11] additionally found MET possesses value-added helpful result for decreasing pain and incapacity and improve the performance of patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain alongside supervised exercises, hot pack, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). On the contrary, Bindra and colleagues [12] reported no significance between MET and other therapies regarding pain and functional status.…”

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

Fahmy

Shaker

Ragab

et al. 2019

Egypt J Neurol Psychiatry Neurosurg

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

Fahmy

Shaker

Ragab

et al. 2019

Egypt J Neurol Psychiatry Neurosurg

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“…The functional assessment was done using the Lumbar range of motion with tape method using Modified Schober's test. While comparing the differences in mean and standard deviation values for pre and post test of control and experimental group, it was observed that the experimental group had extremely significant improvement post-test in mean values for ROM of lumbar The individual application of MET, MFR and stretching for a longer duration has been shown to be effective on various parameters of low back pain such as pain, mobility and functioning by studies conducted previously focusing on Quadratus lumborum to be the source of pain [26][27][28][29][30] . Exercise therapy has shown to be beneficial in reducing pain and disability.…”

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Effectiveness of Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Technique and Stretching of Quadrartus Lumborum Muscle in Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Bhosale

Burungale

2022

JEOH

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Background: Low back pain is attributed to be the most commonly encountered health condition and considered to be one of the leading cause of disability. It is known to occur in all age groups in both developed as well as developing countries. About 80% of the patients have moderate to severe pain affecting their activities of daily living, with females more affected than males. Almost 90% of low back pain is of non-specific type. Quadratus lumborum is one of the deep muscles located closer to center of rotation of spinal segment having an ideal muscle length controlling motion at spine. Activities like sustained repetitive movements, twisting, bending, and sedentary posture for prolong duration, muscle imbalance, etc. leads to trigger point formation making quadratus lumborum as a common source of low back pain. Aim: To determine the combined effect of myofascial release therapy, muscle energy technique and stretching of Quadratus Lumborum muscle in Non-specific low back pain in a short duration span. Methods: In this Experimental study design, two groups were divided as Control and Experimental group with a pre and post test format for both groups. 35 participants were selected and divided into 2 groups by using the Random Sampling Technique using the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Outcome measures assessed were Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NRPS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Lumbar Range of Motion with Modified Schober’s Test. A specifically designed treatment protocol for individual group was used for duration of 2 weeks. Statiscal Analysis: Paired and Unpaired t test were used for the analysis of the data. Results: The results of the study showed extremely significant difference between both the groups for NPRS and ODI with p<0.0001 using unpaired t test considered extremely significant. The increase in mean values is extremely significant for Lumbar ROM while comparing the pre and post-test values for mean difference of experimental group than control. The improvement in lumbar flexion, side flexion is more marked than for extension with minimal to no difference in rotation. Conclusion: The combined effect of Myofascial release, Muscle energy technique and stretching of Quadratus Lumborum has shown to be effective in treatment of patients with non-specific low back pain.

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“…Our result supports the study of H. Shaker et al [29] found that muscle energy technique was better in decreasing pain and functional disability in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain. Priyanka Dhargalkar et al [30] concluded that MET has got added beneficial effects for decreasing disability and improving function in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain along with supervised exercises.…”

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Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique as Compared to Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Non-Specific Low Back Pain: RCT

2022

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Background: Approximately 80% of peoples experience LBP during their lifetime. While a specific cause of low back pain can seldom be identified, the most prevalent type is mechanical & non-specific low back pain. This study was designed to evaluate the two manual techniques i.e., MET & PNF in participants with non-specific low back pain. MET is used to decrease pain & the PNF goal is the facilitation of the agonist’s muscle. Objectives:A Study to find the effectiveness of MET as compared to PNF to reduce pain and improve strength and function in participants with LBP to get the best results & greater benefits for the population. Methods: In a 6-weeks intervention study, 45 participants with features of low back pain were studied. They were divided into 3 groups by simple random sampling; Group A received MET, Group B received PNF, and Group C is the control group. Pre and post-treatment data were collected and analyzed using SPSS 22.0. Paired t-test and One Way ANOVA were used to find out the significance of the treatment. Results: A significant improvement in pain, disability through the NPRS, RMDQ scale (p‹0.05), and PWB after the treatment was found. A greater statistically significant difference was seen in Group A as compared to Group B & Group C. Conclusion: The study concluded that the MET is more effective compared to the PNF & control group treating participants with LBP. Keywords: Non-Specific LBP, Muscle Energy Technique, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, NPRS, RMDQ

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Added Effect of Muscle Energy Technique for Improving Functional Ability in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Cited by 8 publications

References 6 publications

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

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

Effectiveness of Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Technique and Stretching of Quadrartus Lumborum Muscle in Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique as Compared to Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Non-Specific Low Back Pain: RCT

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