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Muscle Energy Technique With And Without Myofascial Release in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
Sponsor: University of Lahore
Summary
This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) with and without Myofascial Release (MFR) in patients with cervicogenic headache. Forty participants aged 20-40 years were randomly assigned into two groups: MET only and MET combined with MFR. The intervention was delivered over five sessions across two weeks. Outcomes included pain intensity (VAS), cervical range of motion, and disability (Neck Disability Index), assessed at baseline and post-intervention. The study evaluated which intervention produced greater improvements in pain, function, and cervical mobility.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-02-25
Completion Date
2025-12-15
Last Updated
2026-05-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
Muscle Energy Technique (MET) was applied to the cervical region muscles using isometric contractions followed by passive stretching. The technique was performed in a controlled manner to improve muscle flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance cervical mobility over five treatment sessions within two weeks.
Myofascial Release (MFR)
Sustained manual pressure applied to cervical and upper trapezius muscles to release fascial restrictions.
Locations (1)
University of Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan