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

Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain. A Randomized Controlled Trial

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.

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.

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 Criteria:

• Cervicogenic headaches
• Musculoskeletal disorders involve the nerve root compression, i.e.; (Intervertebral disc dysfunction and derangement syndrome)
• Whiplash associated disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Spinal cord injury
• Neurological disorders i.e.; (Multiple sclerosis, Young Parkinsonism etc.)