Comparative Study on Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique along with Ultrasound Therapy Versus Active Exercise Along with Ultrasound Therapy in the Management of Myofascial Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle

Ritu Patel, Shikha Srivastav

Abstract: This comparative experimental study examined the effectiveness of muscle energy technique combined with therapeutic ultrasound versus active exercise combined with therapeutic ultrasound in managing trapezius myofascial trigger points. Myofascial trigger points are a common source of musculoskeletal pain, often associated with muscle stiffness, reduced flexibility, tenderness, referred pain, and limited range of motion. Thirty participants aged 20 to 40 years with clinically identified trapezius trigger points were randomly assigned into two equal groups. One group received muscle energy technique with ultrasound therapy, while the other received active exercise with ultrasound therapy over a structured treatment period. Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale, and cervical range of motion was measured with a universal goniometer before and after intervention. Both treatment approaches showed meaningful improvement in pain reduction and mobility. However, the group treated with muscle energy technique alongside ultrasound demonstrated greater clinical improvement compared to the active exercise group. The findings support the use of manual therapeutic intervention combined with ultrasound as an effective option for reducing pain and improving functional movement in individuals with trapezius myofascial trigger points.

Keywords: Myofascial trigger points, trapezius pain, muscle energy technique, ultrasound therapy, active exercise

How to Cite?: Ritu Patel, Shikha Srivastav, "Comparative Study on Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique along with Ultrasound Therapy Versus Active Exercise Along with Ultrasound Therapy in the Management of Myofascial Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1528-1534, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26524125511, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26524125511

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