Comparison of Muscle Specific and Movement Specific Muscle Energy Technique in the Management of Mechanical Neck Pain: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Comparison of Muscle Specific and Movement Specific Muscle Energy Technique in the Management of Mechanical Neck Pain: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

Mechanical neck pain ranging from 40-80 mm on visual analogue scale (VAS) Age between 19-44 years Pain or limitation on cervical motion

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Exclusion Criteria:

History of fracture, surgery or trauma in the neck Cervical radiculopathy Myelopathy Spondylosis Syringomyelia Thoracic outlet syndrome Infection Malignancy Inflammatory or rheumatic disorders Vascular syndromes