EFFECT OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE VERSUS MAITLAND MOBILIZATION WITH KIASTM ON PAIN AND DISABILITY IN SHOULDER PERIARTHRITIS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Authors

  • Priyabrata Dash Dr., Vice Principal cum Associate Professor, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT DU, Bhubaneshwar, India
  • Birupakshya Mahakul Dr., Principal, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT DU, Bhubaneshwar, India
  • Amitav Nayak Dr., Senior Physiotherapist cum Deputy Director Administration, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT-DU, Bhubaneswar, India
  • Kanu Kaushik Dr., Founder of Kinesio Prehab Institution, India
  • Dwarikanath Rout Dr., Assistant Professor, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT DU, Bhubaneshwar, India
  • Bhagyalaxmi Jena Dr., Physiotherapist, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT DU, Bhubaneswar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejprs.v5i1.217

Keywords:

Maitland Mobilization, KIASTM, Muscle Energy Technique, Neer's test, shoulder joint, periarthritis

Abstract

Purpose of the Study: To compare the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Maitland Mobilization coupled with KIASTM in patients with periarthritis of the shoulder joint. Materials and Methods: 20 subjects with periarthritis were randomly allocated. The subjects were treated with KIASTM coupled with Muscle Energy Technique (Group I) and Maitland Mobilization (Group II). The treatment was given for 45 minutes a day up to 2 months. The outcome was measured in terms of the shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI). Results: An Independent t-test was used to compare the pre-test and post-test values between each group. On comparing the mean values of SPADI of the two groups, the study shows there is a significant increase in the post-test values of KIASTM coupled with Muscle Energy Technique than KIASTM coupled with Maitland Mobilization. Conclusion: KIASTM coupled with Muscle Energy Technique is more effective than Maitland Mobilization in reducing pain and disability, enhancing shoulder function among periarthritis subjects.

 

Author Biographies

  • Priyabrata Dash, Dr., Vice Principal cum Associate Professor, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT DU, Bhubaneshwar, India

    Priyabrata Dash, Vice Principal cum Associate Professor, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT DU, Bhubaneshwar, India. Research interests: MPT (Orthopedics), Formal Analysis.

  • Birupakshya Mahakul, Dr., Principal, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT DU, Bhubaneshwar, India

    Birupakshya Mahakul, Principal, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT DU, Bhubaneshwar, India. Research interests: PhD (Physiotherapy) Supervision.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1491-054

  • Amitav Nayak, Dr., Senior Physiotherapist cum Deputy Director Administration, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT-DU, Bhubaneswar, India

    Amitav Nayak, Senior Physiotherapist cum Deputy Director Administration, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT-DU, Bhubaneswar, India. Research interests: BPT, Supervision.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4409-084X

  • Kanu Kaushik, Dr., Founder of Kinesio Prehab Institution, India

    Kanu Kaushik, Founder of Kinesio Prehab Institution, Bangalore, India. Research interests: MPT (Muskuloskeletal and Sports), Methodology.

  • Dwarikanath Rout, Dr., Assistant Professor, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT DU, Bhubaneshwar, India

    Dwarikanath Rout, Assistant Professor, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT DU, Bhubaneshwar, India. Research interests: MPT (Orthopedics)

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1875-615X

  • Bhagyalaxmi Jena, Dr., Physiotherapist, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT DU, Bhubaneswar, India

    Bhagyalaxmi Jena,Physiotherapist, KIMS School of Physiotherapy, KIMS, KIIT DU, Bhubaneswar, India. Research interests: BPT, Investigation.

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2025-06-10

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