Year: 2026 | Month: April-June | Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 143-154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijhsr.20260217
Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on Pain, Hip Mobility, And Function in Participants with Post Immobilization Hip Stiffness: An Experimental Study
Dr. Heet A Bhalani1, Dr. Bhavika P Gohel2
1MPT (Musculoskeletal condition) C.U. SHAH Physiotherapy college, Surendranagar, Gujarat, India
2MPT (Sports), Associate Professor, C.U. SHAH Physiotherapy College, Surendranagar, Gujarat, India
Corresponding Author: Dr. Heet A Bhalani
ABSTRACT
Background and Objective: After a fracture, there is stiffness in the joints due to adhesions within and around the joint. It is vital to regain flexibility and strengthen the muscles affected. Individuals often face hip stiffness after immobilization, impacting their movement and functionality. This research investigates how Muscle Energy Technique might influence pain, range of motion, and function in those experiencing such stiffness.
Design: An Experimental study
Methodology: In this study, 30 patients following post-immobilization hip stiffness were enrolled by convenience sampling. They were randomly divided into two groups, Group A: (n=15) MET (PIR) along with conventional physical therapy and Group B: (n=15) conventional physical therapy. Treatment consisted of 5 sessions/week for 4 weeks. Data was collected and analyzed using SPSS 26.
Result: In a 4-week study, Group A received MET along with conventional physical therapy, exhibiting significant pain reduction (p=0.000), increased hip ROM flexion (p=0.001), abduction (p=0.000), and internal rotation (p=0.000), external rotation (p=0.000), and improved function (p=0.000). Group B, received conventional physical therapy, also experienced improvements. Intergroup analysis favored Group A, indicating its superior effects on pain, hip ROM, and function as compared to Group B.
Conclusion: MET along with conventional physical therapy is more effective in reducing pain, improving hip mobility and function in participants with post immobilization hip stiffness than conventional physical therapy alone.
Keywords: Post-immobilization hip stiffness, Muscle Energy Technique (PIR), pain, range of motion, LEFS