Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: July | Volume: 13 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 13-24
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230703
Effect of Muscle Energy Techniques and Ergonomic Consideration in Cervical Spondylosis
Kaur Navkiranjot1, Kaur Navjot2
1MPT Student, Department of Physiotherapy, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143001, Punjab, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143001, Punjab, India
Corresponding Author: Kaur Navjot
ABSTRACT
Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition and if not treated properly can lead to radiculopathy, myelopathy, pain and disability. There have been many treatment approaches, out of which Muscle Energy Technique can be an effective method. MET further has 2 techniques that is autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition and these techniques have not been examined separately in previous literature. Additionally, the use of ergonomic pillow with MET has never been studied in cervical spondylosis. So this present study aims to study the effect of MET and ergonomic pillow in cervical spondylosis and also aims to compare the 2 techniques of MET. The present experimental study was performed among 60 individuals of both sexes between 45-60 age group. Cervical spondylosis will be diagnosed by the Spurling test and distraction test. For assessment goniometry, Plumb line, Numeric Pain Rating Scale and Neck disability index as used. On the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria, the participants were divided into two equal groups of 30 each. Group A received Reciprocal inhibition MET along with pillow of a specific height, and group B received Autogenic inhibition MET along with pillow of a specific height for 4 weeks. The results showed MET and pillow use was effective in improving cervical range of motion, pain, neck disability and posture in both the groups, however the group A i.e. reciprocal inhibition was more effective as compared to autogenic inhibition. In conclusion following the application of Muscle Energy Technique with consideration of 4inch feather pillow is produced significant changes in pain, functional disability, Range of Motion and forward head posture. When compared there is results AIMET is superior to the RI-MET.
Key words: cervical spondylosis, MET, pillow, pain, range of motion, disability