Muscle energy technique: An evidence-informed approach

Fryer, Gary

doi:10.1016/j.ijosm.2010.04.004

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“…Some studies suggest MET and related postisometric techniques reduce pain and discomfort when applied to the spine or muscles. The mechanisms are not known, but may involve central and peripheral modulatory mechanisms, such as activation of muscle and joint mechanoreceptors that involve centrally mediated pathways, like the PAG in the midbrain, or non opioid serotonergic and noradrenergic descending inhibitory pathways [16]. Thus MET has profound effect on pain and disability.…”

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To Study the Effect of Muscle Energy Technique Versus Mulligan Snags on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability for Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain”. – A Comparative Study

Tank¹,

Choks²,

Makwana³

2018

IJPR

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Background: Mechanical Neck Pain is very common condition in general population. It still constitutes a major burden on patients in terms of pain, disability, loss of income, and on society in terms of healthcare costs and time of work. A wide variety of treatment protocols for mechanical neck pain are available, however, the most effective management remains an area of debate.Objective: Aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness ofMuscle Energy Technique and Mulligan SNAGS on pain, functional disability and active cervical range of motion for individuals with mechanical neck pain.Methodology: 40subjectsaccording to inclusion and exclusion criteria were randomly divided in to two groups for the study, Muscle Energy Technique plus conventional therapy and Mulligan SNAGS plus conventional therapy. Results: The results were analyzed by Paired t-test or Wilcoxon signed ranks test (Intra-group Comparison) and unpaired t-test or Mann-Whitney U test (Inter-group Comparison) comparing Muscle Energy Technique andMulligan SNAGS groups for post-treatment effects. Both the groups showed equal effectiveness regarding to VAS, NDI and Cervical ROM. Conclusion:Muscle energy Technique and Mulligan SNAGS can be used as alternate treatment along with conventional therapy for mechanical neck pain.

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To Study the Effect of Muscle Energy Technique Versus Mulligan Snags on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability for Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain”. – A Comparative Study

Tank¹,

Choks²,

Makwana³

2018

IJPR

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“…In conclusion, this technique is not painful or harmful to the patient [14]. The therapist provides resistive force counter to push patients' muscle contraction, aimed to help in restoring musculoskeletal functions [15].…”

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Effect of muscle energy technique in treating post-partum coccydynia: A randomized control trial

Embaby¹,

El-Gendy²,

Hasanin³

2017

Phys Ther Rehabil

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Background: Coccydynia is a pain in the coccyx. It mainly affects females. Approximately 14% of coccydynia occurs due to delivery trauma. Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is mainly used to treat the musculoskeletal disorders. The effect of MET in gynecological disorders is not clear yet. Objective: This study was an attempt to determine effect of MET in treating post-partum coccydynia. Participants and method: Forty multi-parus females, suffering from coccydynia after 6 weeks postpartum participated in this study. Their ages ranged from (25-35) years, parity (3-5) and their body mass index did not exceed 35 Kg/m 2 . They were randomly divided into two equal groups. The study group (A) received MET with phonophoresis (PP) and home programme based on MET for four weeks, 3 sessions per week. The control group (B) received PP only. Assessment of all participants in both groups A and B was carried out before and after the treatment program using numeric rating scale (NRS), The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and plasma cortisol level. Results: There was a significant improvement in pain level, functional ability and plasma cortisol levels after treatment in each group and there was a significant difference between the two groups for the benefit to group (A). Conclusion: "MET combined with PP demonstrate a significant difference in pain reduction and improvement of functional mobility in patients with post-partum coccydynia."

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“…some patients with these ailments should also use appropriately selected orthopedic inserts and technical aids [86][87][88]. a summary of physiotherapy elements used in back pain syndromes is presented in tables 4-6.…”

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Recommendations of the Polish Society of Physiotherapy, the Polish Society of Family Medicine and the College of Family Physicians in Poland in the field of physiotherapy of back pain syndromes in primary health care

Kassolik¹,

Rajkowska-Labon²,

Tomasik³

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4 college of Family Physicians in Poland 5 department of Family medicine, chair of internal diseases and gerontology, jagiellonian university medical college in krakow, Poland 6 academy of Physical Education in katowice, Poland 7 Polish society of Family medicine, Poland 8 department of Family medicine, wroclaw medical university, Poland A -study design, B -data collection, C -statistical analysis, D -data interpretation, E -manuscript Preparation, F -literature search, G -Funds collection the purpose of these guidelines is to attract attention to the need for systemic corrections in the existing health care model to become an effective tool for improving health. the intention of the authors is to present the assumptions of a new approach of physiotherapeutic treatment standards for patients with motor disorders in back pain syndromes: cervical, thoracic and lumbar--sacral, at the primary health care level. the current management provides care for this group of primary care patients mainly through pharmacotherapy and/or by referring them to an appropriate specialist outpatient clinic. in the latter situation, the waiting time from the appearance of pain to first contact with the physiotherapist in Poland is several months. in many patients, the symptoms of back pain are uncomplicated and require a few simple low-cost physiotherapeutic procedures (massage, simple physical therapy and kinesis therapy). in such cases, physiotherapeutic treatment should be based on the simple assessment of the patient's condition and planning therapy on this basis. this can be achieved by performing a functional examination and palpation assessment to determine which muscles and ligaments are responsible for pain. this evaluation provides a basis for establishing a physiotherapeutic strategy based on massage, physical therapy and kinesitherapy. in addition, simple instruction on self-massage, self-physiotherapy and self--kinesitherapy should be provided, as well as the need for orthotic supplies and other technical assistance ought to be considered. the potential effects of such a form of primary care activation include: increase of the possibility to have influence, using directed simple physical factors, on a particular motion system disorder by the patient himself/herself, support of the rehabilitation process performed by a physiotherapist in the primary care and specialist outpatient clinic setting and shaping conscious pro-health attitudes in primary care patients. Key words: primary care physician, physiotherapy, back pain syndromes. Summary

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Muscle energy technique: An evidence-informed approach

Cited by 86 publications

References 95 publications

To Study the Effect of Muscle Energy Technique Versus Mulligan Snags on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability for Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain”. – A Comparative Study

To Study the Effect of Muscle Energy Technique Versus Mulligan Snags on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability for Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain”. – A Comparative Study

Effect of muscle energy technique in treating post-partum coccydynia: A randomized control trial

Recommendations of the Polish Society of Physiotherapy, the Polish Society of Family Medicine and the College of Family Physicians in Poland in the field of physiotherapy of back pain syndromes in primary health care

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