COMPARING MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE AND HOLD RELAX IN THE MANAGEMENT OF NECK PAIN AND UPPER TRAPEZIUS TIGHTNESS

Authors

  • Qurat ul Ain Adnan Senio Lecturer,Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy,Ziauddin University
  • Mehwish Shamim Baqai Institute of Physical Therapy,Baqai Medical College
  • Huma Abbas DPT Student, Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy, Ziauddin University
  • Kawish Jamil DPT Student, Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy, Ziauddin University

Keywords:

Muscle Energy Technique, Proprioceptive neuromuscular, Facilitation, Hold Relax, Non-specific neck pain, Upper Trapezius Spasm, Pain Magnitude, Randomization

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To compare the efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and
Hold Relax Technique of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
(PNF) in non-specific neck pain and upper trapezius tightness.
STUDY DESIGN AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUES
Experimental Study, Randomized Control Trial.
STUDY SETTINGS & PARTICIPANTS
Study was conducted at reputed Institute of Physical Therapy and
Hospital including students, teachers, staff, and patients with a
sample size of thirty participants.
INTERVENTION
MET and PNF hold relax technique is applied for non specific neck
pain and upper trapezius spasm.
OUTCOME MEASURES
Using single blinded randomization, subjects were allocated into
two groups A and B. In Group A hold relax of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) was applied to upper trapezius muscle while in group B Muscle Energy Technique (MET) was applied on the same muscle. Comparison is made for examining the effectiveness of both PNF and MET on pain scale and cervical ranges.
RESULTS
Improvements were seen in both groups but results of Hold Relax PNF technique is found to be more effective than MET. Major difference was reported pre and post treatment in the pain magnitude and neck range of motion.
CONCLUSION
The result of this study supports the application of PNF technique for
relieving non-specific neck pain and upper trapezius muscle spasm.

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Published

2020-12-03

How to Cite

Adnan, Q. ul A., Shamim, M., Abbas, H., & Jamil, K. (2020). COMPARING MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE AND HOLD RELAX IN THE MANAGEMENT OF NECK PAIN AND UPPER TRAPEZIUS TIGHTNESS. Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation, 4(2), 45–51. Retrieved from http://ojs.zu.edu.pk/ojs/index.php/pjr/article/view/791

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015): PJR Vol 4 Issue 2 (Jul-Dec)

Section

Research Reports

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