Comparative Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique versus Myofascial Release Technique with Phonophoresis in Female Patients with Unilateral Upper Trapezitis

Dr. Anjali Mehta

Abstract: Background: Upper trapezitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by pain, muscle spasm, restricted cervical range of motion, and functional limitations, particularly among young females exposed to postural stress and repetitive activities. Manual therapy techniques such as Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Myofascial Release (MFR), combined with phonophoresis, are frequently used in physiotherapy management. Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Myofascial Release Technique with phonophoresis on pain and cervical range of motion in female patients with unilateral upper trapezitis. Design: Randomized controlled pre?post experimental study. Study Setting: Physiotherapy Out patient Department, at Index hospital and Amaltas hospital. Participants: 60 female patients aged 20-30 years clinically diagnosed with unilateral upper trapezitis. Main Outcome Measures: Pain intensity measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and cervical range of motion (CROM) assessed using a goniometer. Results: Both groups showed statistically significant improvements in pain and cervical range of motion following intervention (p < 0.001). However, the MET group demonstrated significantly greater improvement in both VAS and CROM scores compared to the MFR group. Conclusion: Muscle Energy Technique combined with phonophoresis is more effective than Myofascial Release Technique with phonophoresis in reducing pain and improving cervical range of motion in female patients with unilateral upper trapezitis.

Keywords: Upper trapezitis, Muscle Energy Technique, Myofascial Release, Phonophoresis, Cervical pain

How to Cite?: Dr. Anjali Mehta, "Comparative Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique versus Myofascial Release Technique with Phonophoresis in Female Patients with Unilateral Upper Trapezitis", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1815-1817, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251222141647, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251222141647