• Sakshi Chopade
• Dr. Deepshikha Trivedi
• Dr. Albin Jerome

This study compares the efficacy of Dynamic Muscle Stabilization Technique (DMST) vs. Muscle Energy Technique (MET) on pain and functional disability in Chronic mechanical low back pain (CMLBP). A major global health concern that affects people of all ages and demographics, low back pain (LBP) places a heavy burden on healthcare systems around the globe. A total of 30 subjects were randomly allocated in two groups ie. Group A and Group B. Subjects demographic data was recorded and they were asked to rate their pain on VAS and fill out the Oswestry Low Back Disability Questionnaire prior to beginning the treatment. Group A received Dynamic Muscle Stabilization Exercises in addition to conventional treatment. Group B received Isotonic Concentric Strengthening Technique of Muscle Energy Technique in addition to conventional treatment. This technique was applied to quadratus lumborum, hip adductors, rectus femoris, hamstrings, hip flexors, hip extensors, and hip abductors. At the end of the 4 week protocol with 3 sessions per week, the results showed that both the techniques were effective in the management of CMLBP, but Isotonic concentric strengthening technique of MET was more effective. Our research offers strong evidence that isotonic concentric strengthening of the MET is a more effective treatment for CMLBP than DMST. Our findings highlight the significance of customized exercise programs in the treatment of this common illness by providing superior outcomes in pain reduction and functional improvement.

Dynamic muscle stabilization, muscle energy technique, low back pain, functional disability, pain, conventional.

"Efficacy of Dynamic Muscle Stabilization Technique vs. Muscle Energy Technique on Pain And Functional Disability In Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no.e804-e808, September-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409504.pdf

"Efficacy of Dynamic Muscle Stabilization Technique vs. Muscle Energy Technique on Pain And Functional Disability In Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no. ppe804-e808, September-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409504.pdf