SynthesisChiropractic & manual therapies2019
The efficacy of muscle energy techniques in symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects: a systematic review.
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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Effect of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Myofascial Release Therapy on Pain, Functional Disability and QoL in the Management of Non Specific Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Autogenic and Reciprocal Inhibition Techniques With Conventional Therapy in Mechanical Neck Pain- A Randomized Control Trial
Effects Of Muscle Energy Technique Versus Active Release Technique On Pain, Cervical Range Of Motion And Functional Disability In Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Effects of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition on Pain, Range of Motion, Function and Sports Performance in Amateur Football Players With Shin Splints.
Muscle Energy Versus Mulligan Techniques in Treating Patients With Cervical Spondylosis
Who cites it
23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 83 citations in OpenAlex.
- Manual physical therapy for neck disorders: an umbrella review.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2025Pooled it
- The impact of muscle energy technique and aromatherapy on pain, disability, and sleep quality in office workers with nonspecific neck pain: randomized controlled study.Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 2026Trial
- Effect of osteopathic techniques on human resting muscle tone in healthy subjects using myotonometry: a factorial randomized trial.Scientific reports · 2022Trial
- Effects of autogenic and reciprocal inhibition techniques with conventional therapy in mechanical neck pain - a randomized control trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Trial
- Effect of post-isometric relaxation versus myofascial release therapy on pain, functional disability, rom and qol in the management of non-specific neck pain: a randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Trial
- The effect of targeted upper cervical musculoskeletal management on the frequency and burden of migraine headache in adults - a single cohort pilot study.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2026Article
- Application of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) in Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Scoping Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Immediate effects of muscle energy technique on pain and range of motion in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain: A randomized controlled trial.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- Clinical Application of Muscle Energy Technique for Knee Function Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty.Journal of pain research · 2025Article
- A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of muscle energy techniques on shoulder joint pain.PloS one · 2025Article
- Comparative effectiveness of low-level laser therapy versus muscle energy technique among diabetic patients with frozen shoulder: a study protocol for a parallel group randomised controlled trial.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- The Immediate Effects of Muscle Energy Technique in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients with Functional Leg Length Discrepancy: A Randomized and Placebo-Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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- Effectiveness of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and muscle energy technique (MET) on post-operative elbow stiffness: a randomized clinical trial.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2023Article
- Exploring the latest advancements in physical therapy techniques for treating cervical spondylosis patients: A narrative review.Biomolecules & biomedicine · 2023Review
- Prompt Impact of Muscle Energy Technique on Pectoralis Muscle Tightness in Computer Users: A Quasi-Experimental Study.Journal of lifestyle medicine · 2023Article
- Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on Hamstring Flexibility: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Effectiveness of Mulligan's Two-Leg Rotation Versus Muscle Energy Technique in Subjects With Hamstring Tightness.Cureus · 2022Article
- Reducing fatigue-related symptoms in Long COVID-19: a preliminary report of a lymphatic drainage intervention.Cardiovascular endocrinology & metabolism · 2022Article
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: A Brief Review of the Hands-On Treatment Approaches and Their Therapeutic Uses.Medicines (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Background: Muscle energy techniques are applied to reduce pain and increase range of motion. These are applied to a variety of pathological conditions and on asymptomatic subjects. There is however limited knowledge on their effectiveness and which protocol may be the most beneficial. Objective: The aim of this review is to determine the efficacy of muscle energy techniques (MET) in symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects. Design: Systematic Review. Methods: A literature search was performed using the following database: Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, NLM Pubmed and ScienceDirect. Studies regarding MET in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients were considered for investigation. The main outcomes took into account range of motion, chronic and acute pain and trigger points. Two trained investigators independently screened eligible studies according to the eligibility criteria, extracted data and assessed risk of bias. Randomized control trials (RCT's) were analyzed for quality using the PEDro scale. Results: A total of 26 studies were considered eligible and included in the quantitative synthesis: 14 regarding symptomatic patients and 12 regarding asymptomatic subjects. Quality assessment of the studies through the PEDro scale observed a "moderate to high" quality of the included records. Conclusions: MET are an effective treatment for reducing chronic and acute pain of the lower back. MET are also effective in treating chronic neck pain and chronic lateral epicondylitis. MET can be applied to increase range of motion of a joint when a functional limitation is present. Other techniques seem to be more appropriate compared to MET for trigger points.
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