To Compare the Effect of Muscle Energy Technique versus Myofascial Release with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Upper Crossed Syndrome to Reduce Pain and Improve Rom in Desktop Professionals

Tejaswini Ashok Satale, Veena J, Dr. Vinod Kumar A C

Abstract: To compare the effect of muscle energy technique versus myofascial release with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in upper crossed syndrome to reduce pain and improve rom in desktop professionals. Background: Upper crossed syndrome is characterized by muscle imbalance involving tightness of upper trapezius, levator scapulae, sternocleidomastoid, sub-occipitalis, pectoralis major and pectoralis minor with weakness of deep neck flexors, rhomboids, serratus anterior, middle trapezius and lower trapezius muscle is common among desktop professionals. Objectives: To compare the effect of muscle energy technique versus myofascial release with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in upper crossed syndrome to reduce pain and improve ROM in desktop professionals. Methods: 60 patients with upper cross syndrome between age group 28 to 40 years according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and were divided into 2 groups. Each group were allocated 30 patients respectively. Group A samples were given Muscle Energy Technique and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Group B samples were given Myofascial Release and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation three days per week for four consecutive weeks. The study assessed pain intensity using the Pain Pressure Threshold, Neck Disability Index to measure functional status and a Universal goniometer was used to measure cervical range of motion. Paired and independent t-tests were used to assess pre- and post-intervention data, with a significance level of p<0.05. Results: Results of within group analysis of NDI, CROM and PPT showed statistically significant improvement between day one and at the end of fourth week (p<0.05) in both the groups, but Group A being superior to group B. Conclusion: This study concludes that both Muscle Energy Technique and Myofascial Release with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in upper cross syndrome are effective in reducing neck pain, disability, improving pressure pain threshold and cervical ROM. Here Muscle energy technique showed higher mean difference than Myofascial Release. Muscle energy technique with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is statistically more significant in reducing neck pain and disability, increasing pressure pain threshold and cervical rom (p<0.05).

Keywords: Upper Crossed Syndrome, Muscle Energy Technique, Myofascial Release, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Neck Disability Index, Pressure Pain Threshold, Cervical Range of Motion

How to Cite?: Tejaswini Ashok Satale, Veena J, Dr. Vinod Kumar A C, "To Compare the Effect of Muscle Energy Technique versus Myofascial Release with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Upper Crossed Syndrome to Reduce Pain and Improve Rom in Desktop Professionals", Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 33-39, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26630222108, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26630222108

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