Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain

Last updated: December 10, 2024
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Neck Pain

Chronic Pain

Treatment

Muscle Energy Technique

Stretching Exercises

Clinical Study ID

NCT06221566
NNaqi
  • Ages 18-30
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study will provide better evidence that which technique is more effective in acute and subacute postural neck pain. To find out the effectiveness of Muscle energy technique (MET) and stretching exercises in acute and subacute postural neck pain.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Targeted population: Students of MBBS, Pharmacy and Doctor of physical therapy.

  • Age between 18 and 30 years

  • Patient having acute or subacute postural neck pain

  • Acute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4weeks

  • Subacute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4-12 weeks.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cervicogenic headaches

  • Musculoskeletal disorders involve the nerve root compression, i.e.; (Intervertebraldisc dysfunction and derangement syndrome)

  • Whiplash associated disorders

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Spinal cord injury

  • Neurological disorders i.e.; (Multiple sclerosis, Young Parkinsonism etc.)

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Muscle Energy Technique
Phase:
Study Start date:
July 13, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
November 26, 2024

Study Description

Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial Study Setting: The study will be conducted at the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

Intervention: This study will identify effects of two intervention approaches. The Experimental group consists of muscle energy technique (MET) for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck. The Control group will receive a stretching exercises program for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck.

Connect with a study center

  • Nida Naqi

    Karachi, Sindh
    Pakistan

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