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Ravi, S. R.
- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University
Authors
1 Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 6, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 133-135Abstract
Title
Role of Mettler's Release as an adjunct in the management of post-immobilization knee stiffness- A pilot study.
Objective
To determine the role of Mettler's Release Technique (MRT) as an adjunct on knee flexion range of motion in post immobilization knee stiffness
Methodology
Nine subjects who had knee stiffness following immobilization greater than three weeks were included and randomized into control and experimental groups. Five treatment sessions of MRT along with conventional therapy was given to the experimental group and only conventional therapy was given to the control group. Knee flexion range of motion was measured in sitting using standard goniometer pre and post treatment sessions.
Results
Improvements in knee flexion range of motion were noticed in both the groups, however the improvement was greater in experimental group (22.5±9.85 to 64.5±1.77) compared to control group (37±2.07 to 64.66±6.5).
Observation
Mettler's Release Technique (MRT) was an effective adjunct in improving knee flexion range of motion in post immobilization knee stiffness.
Keywords
Injuries, Musculoskeletal, Knee, MettlerReferences
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- Comparing Effectiveness of Antero-Posterior and Postero- Anterior Glides on Shoulder Range of Motion in Adhesive Capsulitis - A Pilot Study
Authors
1 Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal college of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal University, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 5, No 4 (2011), Pagination: 69-72Abstract
ObjectiveTo compare the effectiveness of antero-posterior (AP) and postero-anterior (PA) glide mobilization on external rotation range of motion (ROM) in patients with adhesive capsulitis.
MethodologyPatients referred to the department of physiotherapy with the diagnosis of primary adhesive capsulitis were included in the study. Subjects were from both gender groups between 35 to 70 years of age, with capsular pattern of shoulder. Total of 15 participants were included in the study by convenience sampling and were randomized to 2 treatment groups (antero-posterior i.e. AP and postero-anterior i.e. PA) by block randomization. AP group consisted of 8 subjects & PA group consisted of 7 subjects. Out of 15 subjects 10 completed the study & 5 were lost to follow up. Kaltenborn grade III mobilizations were provided to both the groups, with direction of mobilizations directed anteriorly in one group & posteriorly in the other group.Improvement in shoulder external rotation range of motion at 45° of abduction was the primary outcome measure, with secondary outcome measures as Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores.
ResultsDescriptive analysis of 15 subjects using median and interquartile values revealed that there was improvement in the primary & secondary outcome measures in both the groups (AP & PA). There was no clinically significant difference between the 2 groups.
ObservationBoth the glides antero-posterior (AP) and postero-anterior (PA) showed to be effective on external rotation range of motion in patients with adhesive capsulitis.