COMPARISON OF POST ISOMETRIC RELAXATION WITH MCKENZIE EXERCISES WITH RESPECT TO NECK PAIN AND RANGE OF MOTIONIN NONSPECIFIC NECK PAIN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/82x24095Abstract
Keywords: post isometric relaxation, McKenzie exercises, nonspecific neck pain
Introduction: Nonspecific neck pain is defined as mechanical pain that occurs anywhere between the occiput and upper thoracic spine and surrounding muscles without any specific ideology. McKenzie is frequently used to treat spine-related ailments, as patients frequently have complaints in their extremities that started in the spine. Centralizing the symptoms back to the spine is the aim. The migration of symptoms from the distal to the proximal parts of the body is known as centralization. Post Isometric Relaxation (PIR) is the result of a brief submaximal isometric contraction of a single muscle or group of muscles, followed by a decrease in muscular tone. Autogenic inhibition is the basis for PIR's operation.
Method: Subjects are derived from Doon paramedical (PG) college, Dehradun (Uttarakhand). Including 12 males and 24 females in the age group of 25 to 40 years was included in the study after obtaining informed consent. Out of 36 subjects, 18 subjects participated in group A and 18 subjects participated in group B. Treatment was given alternatively for 4 days a week and was followed for 3 weeks. Each session lasted for 30 minutes. All the subjects were taught home exercise program and given ergonomic advice. Both the groups included hot fomentation for 15 minutes prior to starting any exercise regime. Group A -the subjects in this group received post isometric relaxation 5 repetitions each time and group B received McKenzie 10 repetitions each exercise.
All the participants were explained about the purpose of study. The subjects were screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria and baseline measurement was taken. Eligible subjects were randomly allocated into two groups. GROUP A underwent hydrocollator pack and post isometric relaxation. Treatment was given alternatively for 4 days a week and was followed for 3 weeks. Each session lasted for 30 minutes. GROUP B-Underwent treatment with hydrocollator pack and McKenzie.
Result: This study showed that both MET and McKenzie were useful in improvement of pain and range of motion but the post isometric relaxation was more effective in improvement of range of motion and pain than the McKenzie.
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