Efektivitas Muscle Energy Technique dalam Mengatasi Mechanical Neck Pain: Literature Review

Patria Setya Dewi; Umi Budi Rahayu

Authors

Patria Setya Dewi Program Studi Fisioterapi, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
Umi Budi Rahayu Program Studi Fisioterapi, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Keywords:

muscle energy technique, mechanical neck pain, pain, functional

Abstract

Background: Mechanical neck pain (MNP) is defined as pain in the back of the neck and/or shoulder area with symptoms triggered by neck posture, neck movement, or cervical muscle palpation. Muscle energy technique (MET) is one of the interventions that is often used to treat MNP, MET is an osteopathic soft tissue manipulation method designed to restore normal function of the musculoskeletal system and reduce pain by combining direction, control, and isometric and or isotonic contractions. Purpose: to determine the effectiveness of MET in overcoming mechanical neck pain. Methods: this type of research is a literature review using secondary data sources obtained from Pubmed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, PEDro, and Scientdirect, published in 2010-2020. Results: There were 8 articles that met the inclusion criteria which were continued for review, the range of MET intervention in these 8 articles was 1-8 weeks with varying intensity. MET has a significant effect on MNP patients seen using a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in reducing pain with an average decrease of 3.88 cm on the VAS scale (MCID 8 mm or > 21%), and increasing functional with an average 17.25 NDI points (MCID 10.5 out of 50 points). Conclusion:

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Based on the literature review, it can be concluded that MET is effective in treating MNP by reducing pain and improving function. Recommendations for further research by observing the application of MET which have the same standard.

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