Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on pectoralis minor tightness

Phase 3

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: pectoralis minor muscle tightness

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/04/051912
• Lead Sponsor: Upneet Kaur

Brief Summary

Ethical approval of this study will be taken from the student project committee and ethical committee of Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Study will be done in accordance with Helsinki declaration revised 2013 and the National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research involving Human

Participants, 2017. Recruitment and Intervention:



The objective of the study to see the effect of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) on pectoralis Minor Tightness in computer users, 65 participants aged 20 to 40 will be recruited from MMIPR based on inclusion/exclusion criteria. Pre intervention assessment will be taken by using Pectoralis Minor Muscle  Length, Forward Head Posture and Rounded Shoulder Posture as the outcome measures, 2 times in a session every outcome measure before and after intervention.

MET of Pectoralis minor will be done by therapist.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2023-02-05
• Study Start: 2023-04-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 65

Inclusion Criteria

Age 20 to 40 years Both males and females Computer users (4-6 hours per day) Shoulder Pain Occupation (administrative job, book keeper and cashiers, commercial occupation, policy makers and non-specific occupation) Pectoralis minor length test (>2.6cm).

Exclusion Criteria

Cervical Rib Breast Cancer Pregnancy History of shoulder Surgery and Pathology Clavicular Fracture Neurogenic And Cardiac Symptoms.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pectoralis Minor Muscle Length	Before intervention pectoralis minor length is measured and after intervention on the same day

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Forward Head Posture	Before and after intervention on the same day
Rounded Shoulder Posture	Before and after intervention on the same day

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Maharishi Markandeshwar Hospital Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Ambala, HARYANA, India

Maharishi Markandeshwar Hospital Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

🇮🇳Ambala, HARYANA, India

Upneet Kaur

Principal investigator

9988956162

mskaur2323@gmail.com