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Effect of muscle energy technique on Non-Specific Neck Pain in military air crew
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Abstract
Non-specific neck pain has been defined as pain perceived in the cervical region whose origin and precise pathophysiological mechanism(s) is unknown resulting in physical disabilities in military air crew. Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of muscle energy technique on pain intensity level, cervical range of motion and neck disability level in military air crew suffering from non-specific neck pain. Methods: A total of 60 participants participated in this study their age ranged from 35 to 45 years, they were divided randomly into two groups and underwent 12 sessions. Control group (A): 30 participants received conventional physiotherapy (manual therapy consisting of thoracic and cervical spine mobilization and core strengthening exercises) only. Experimental group (B): 30 participants received a combination of conventional physiotherapy and Muscle energy technique. Participants were evaluated before and after 4 weeks of treatment. Numeric pain rating scale, Clinometer smart phone application and Neck disability index were used for measuring pain intensity level, cervical spine range of motion and neck disability level. Results: MANOVA revealed that, within each group, there was a significant decrease in pain intensity level, Neck disability index score and significant increase in cervical range of motion. There was a significant difference in all parameters between groups in favor of group (B), (P=0.001). Conclusion: Adding Muscle Energy Technique to conventional treatment yields improvement in pain intensity level, Neck disability level and cervical range of motion in Non-specific neck pain in military air crew.