Hold-relax and Muscle Energy Techniques in Patients With Post-traumatic Knee Stiffness

Comparative Effects of Hold-relax and Muscle Energy Techniques on Pain, Range of Motion and Lower Extremity Function in Patients With Post-traumatic Knee Stiffness

The study was conducted to compare the effects of hold-relax and muscle energy technique on pain, range of motion an lower extremity function in patients with post-traumatic knee stiffness.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who had fracture and treated either with POP or ORIF.
• Fracture healing completed.
• Both genders of age between 18-35.
• Conservative treatment of fracture with POP for minimum 6 weeks.
• NPRS more than or equal to 2.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pathological fracture.
• Post-traumatic myositis ossificans.
• Ligamental or Meniscal tears.
• Any tumor in the knee region.
• Osteoarthritis.