the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of muscle-specific muscle energy technique and movement-specific muscle energy technique in terms of pain, function and cervical range of motion in persons with mechanical neck pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
66
3-5 reps of Post Isometric Relaxation MET targeted at muscles of the neck prone to get short
3-5 reps of Post Isometric Relaxation MET targeted at specific movements of the cervical spine
3 sets of unilateral posteroanterior glide (10-15 oscillations) at the involved segment
Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences.
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan
Visual Analogue Scale
Pain will be measured using Visual Analogue Scale, with greater score signifying greater pain
Time frame: 5 days
Neck Disability Index
Function and neck related disability will be measured using Neck Disability Index, with greater score signifying greater disability and poorer outcome
Time frame: 5 days
Cervical Range of Motion
Cervical Range of Motion will be measured using a universal goniometer, with greater score signifying more favorable outcome
Time frame: 5 days
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