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ArticleCureus2023

Effect of the Reciprocal Inhibition Technique on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Activities in a Patient With Upper Trapezitis: A Case Report.

Swapna Jawade, Neha Chitale, Sakshi Padmawar, Pratik Phansopkar

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Swapna JawadeMusculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND.
Neha ChitaleDr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Society, Pune, IND.
Sakshi PadmawarMusculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND.
Pratik PhansopkarMusculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In recent years, muscle energy techniques (METs) have become more widely accepted in conventional manual therapy as an alternate treatment for joint dysfunction. Neck pain is a common clinical condition that can occur in the presence or absence of an injury history, evidence of trauma, and/or favorable radiography results. A 32-year-old female with neck pain has reduced range, which leads to difficulty in her daily activities. The evaluation and treatment plan are described. The use of heat fermentation and reciprocal inhibition techniques with accurate time measurement has led to a reduction in pain and functional disability. We report that it created a carefully planned and extensive rehabilitation regimen for treating neck pain. This therapy helped therapists provide evidence-based care and learn new management techniques to include in their daily routines.

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muscle energy techniquepainphysical therapyrange of motionreciprocal inhibition techniquerehabilitationtrapezitis

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PMID38046725
PMCPMC10691972

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