To Compare the Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Deep Neck Flexors Training on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients with Mechanical Neck Pain
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https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.308Keywords:
Mechanical neck pain, muscle energy technique, deep neck flexors trainingAbstract
The goal of this study was to examine the effectiveness of muscular energy method with deep neck flexors training on pain, range of motion, and functional impairment in individuals with mechanical neck pain. This randomized controlled trial was carried out at the Mayo Hospital's OPD physiotherapy department in Lahore. In this study, 30 patients were chosen at random and divided into two groups: Group 1 was treated with deep neck flexors training, while Group 2 was treated with muscular energy method (post isometric relaxation). Every patient signed a Performa and gave their informed permission. The questioner used to collect data was based on the NDI, Visual analogue scale (VAS), and Ranges of motion (flexion, extension, rotation, and side bending at neck). Patients in group 1 showed marked improvement as compared to group 2. Both groups showed improvement but group 1 showed statistically more improvement (p value<or =to 0.05). It is concluded from the study that, patients with mechanical neck pain, when treated by deep neck flexors training showed a significant treatment outcome when analyzed on VAS, NDI, and Goniometer for ROM. When Group 1 and 2 were compared, it was seen that Group 1 showed more significant results than group 2.
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