top of page
AdobeStock_352149697.jpeg

Effect of myofascial release and muscle energy technique on patients with chronic neck pain: a scoping review

Cite

Full Text Link

Books and documents

-

Fascial

Phys Act Nutr. 2024 Mar;28(1):45-51. doi: 10.20463/pan.2024.0007. Epub 2024 Mar 31.

Authors:

Sneha Mittal, Sunita Sharma

Abstract.

Purpose: To identify the effects of muscle energy techniques and myofascial release in patients with chronic neck pain. Methods: To conduct a literature search and identification; PRISMA-ScR guidelines were followed. Relevant articles were searched for from the following medical and health sciences electronic databases: PubMed, EBSCOhost, CENTRAL of the Cochrane Library, and the Physiotherapy Evidence-Based Database (PEDro). Patients with chronic neck pain were eligible for the scoping review. Results: Seven articles were included in this review. This scoping review found that there is heterogeneity in the prescription of MFR and MET and a greater tendency to check three major physical dimensions (pain, range of motion, and disability). Various studies have opted for distinct intervention regimens, resulting in disparities in the frequency of weekly interventions, which can range from biweekly to five times a week. These inconsistencies may lead to perplexity among practitioners, as each intervention modality demonstrates favorable outcomes for individuals with persistent cervical discomfort. Moreover, a significant proportion of research projects have employed the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) and visual analog scale (VAS) for data quantification. Conclusion: According to results, majority of the studies were focused on pain and missing components of range of motion and quality of life. Work-related factors can act as risk factors for chronic neck pain. Future investigations should adopt a comprehensive methodology and incorporate QoL assessments of quality of life.

Publication Date: 

2024 Mar

OEID: 

7289

Mittal, S., Sharma, S. (2024) 'Effect of myofascial release and muscle energy technique on patients with chronic neck pain: a scoping review', Phys Act Nutr. 2024 Mar;28(1):45-51. doi: 10.20463/pan.2024.0007. Epub 2024 Mar 31.

Sponsored by 

logo-footer-k.png

Search    Explore    About    Join    Web Policy     Contact Us

​

Copyright © 2023 OsteoEvidence. All Rights Reserved.
 

bottom of page