ArticleHeliyon2023
Muscle energy technique to reduce pain and disability in cases of non-specific neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Article in Heliyon, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- 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
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- MET to Levator Scapulae Versus MET to Anterior Scalene: Comparative Effects on Craniovertebral Angle and Cervical Joint Position in Forward Head Posture.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2025Article
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Background: To investigate the effectiveness of muscle energy technique (MET) for treatment of non-specific neck pain (NSNP). Methods: A literature search was performed using electronic databases from their inception until October 2023 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the effects of MET on NSNP. A change in pain intensity and reduced disability were the primary and secondary outcomes, respectively, standardized using Hedges' Results: This study included 26 RCTs comprising 1170 participants. The results showed that MET significantly reduced pain intensity (Hedges' Conclusions: In conclusion, our meta-analysis suggests MET's potential effectiveness within a combined treatment for NSNP. However, the evidence's low certainty is likely influenced by bias and study variations. To strengthen these findings, future research should focus on higher-quality clinical trials, longer follow-up periods, and prediction interval presentations.
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