• T.MADHAVI
• RAJPUT DEEPTHI SINGH

Background: Muscle Energy Techniques(MET) are used to treat dysfunctions of both the spine and extremities. MET is a form of manipulative treatment which may be used to decrease pain, stretch tight structures muscle and fascia, reduce muscle tone, improve local circulation, strengthen weak musculature and mobilize joint restriction. There have been no published empirical studies on the effectiveness of MET over deep neck flexors(DNF), although descriptive and theoretical articles were found. Objective: To determine the effect of MET on deep neck flexors in patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain to compare with isometric neck exercises Methodology: 30 subjects with chronic nonspecific neck pain who met inclusion criteria and signed the informed consent were assigned to 1 of 2 groups: Muscle energy techniques along with isometric neck exercises and isometric neck exercises alone for 3 times /week/ 4 weeks. VAS,NDI and muscle strength using pressure biofeedback unit (PBU) (Chattanooga Group, Hixson, TN, USA) were measured to assess the differences between the groups. Results: Both the groups with MET along with isometric exercises and isometric exercises alone has shown a significant difference in decreasing pain, increasing muscle strength of deep neck flexors and improving disability following 4 weeks of exercise program. Group –A which received MET along with isometric exercises show a significant improvement (p- value <0.05) when compared to Group B which received isometric exercise. Conclusion: The results conclude that MET help in strengthening DNF, thus providing beneficial effects in decreasing pain, improving strength and decreasing disability.

Muscle Energy Technique, Deep neck flexors, Chronic nonspecific neck pain, Pressure biofeedback

"EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUES ON DEEP NECK FLEXORS IN CHRONIC NONSPECIFIC NECK PAIN", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.246-250, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1908837.pdf

"EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUES ON DEEP NECK FLEXORS IN CHRONIC NONSPECIFIC NECK PAIN", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp246-250, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1908837.pdf