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Evaluation of the Combination of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Therapy in Asymptomatic Individuals with a Latent Trigger Point

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  • Michał Wendt

    (Department of Biology and Anatomy, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland)

  • Małgorzata Waszak

    (Department of Biology and Anatomy, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland)

Abstract

(1) Background: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the combination therapy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Therapy (TPT) on the angular values of the range of movements of the cervical spine and on the pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the trapezius muscle in asymptomatic individuals. METHODS: The study involved 60 right-handed, asymptomatic students with a latent trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle. All qualified volunteers practiced amateur symmetrical sports. The study used a tensometric electrogoniometer (cervical spine movement values) and an algometer (pressure pain threshold (PPT) of upper trapezius). Randomly (sampling frame), volunteers were assigned to three different research groups (MET + TPT, MET and TPT). All participants received only one therapeutic intervention. Measurements were taken in three time-intervals (pre, post and follow-up the next day after therapy). (2) Results: One-time combined therapy (MET + TPT) significantly increases the range of motion occurring in all planes of the cervical spine. One-time treatments of single MET and single TPT therapy selectively affect the mobility of the cervical spine. The value of the PPT significantly increased immediately after all therapies, but only on the right trapezius muscle, while on the left side only after the therapy combining MET with TPT. (3) Conclusion: The MET + TPT method proved to be the most effective, as it caused changes in all examined goniometric and subjective parameters.

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  • Michał Wendt & Małgorzata Waszak, 2020. "Evaluation of the Combination of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Therapy in Asymptomatic Individuals with a Latent Trigger Point," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(22), pages 1-20, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:22:p:8430-:d:444960
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    1. Urko José García-Peñalver & María Victoria Palop-Montoro & David Manzano-Sánchez, 2020. "Effectiveness of the Muscle Energy Technique versus Osteopathic Manipulation in the Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction in Athletes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(12), pages 1-10, June.
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