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Autogenic Inhibition Versus Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques in Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Comparison of Effects of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques on Iliotibial Band Syndrome


Sponsor

Foundation University Islamabad

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jul 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Comparison of effects of autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition muscle energy techniques on iliotibial band syndrome


Eligibility

Min Age: 19 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Inclusion Criteria10

  • Both male and female participants
  • Age : 19-45years (8)
  • Lateral knee pain (>3 months)
  • Tenderness over lateral femoral condyle
  • Positive Flexibility Tests
  • Modified Ober's test (9)
  • Length assessment of Tensor Fasciae Latae and Iliotibial Band (10)
  • Positive Pain Provocation Tests
  • Renne's test
  • Noble's Compression test (11) *(individuals with 3 positive tests out of above mentioned 4 tests will be included)

Exclusion Criteria8

  • Recent lower limb or pelvic girdle surgery within the past 3 months
  • Lower limb fractures or trauma within the past year.
  • Multiple lower limb surgeries (>2)
  • Presence of any structural or postural disorders (kyphosis or severe scoliosis)
  • Neurological disorders
  • Hip and knee Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Pregnancy

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Interventions

PROCEDUREAutogenic Inhibition (AI) MET (Post Facilitation Stretch)

Autogenic Inhibition (AI) MET (Post Facilitation Stretch) 1. The shortened muscle (Tensor Fascia Latae) is placed in a mid-range position about halfway between a fully stretched and a fully relaxed state. 2. The patient contracts the muscle isometrically, using a maximum degree of effort for 5-10 seconds while the effort is resisted completely. 3. On release of the effort, a rapid stretch is made to a new barrier, without any 'bounce', and this is held for at least 10 seconds. 4. The patient relaxes for approximately 20 seconds and the procedure is repeated between three and five times more.

PROCEDUREReciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET

Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET 1. The shortened muscle (Tensor Fascia Latae) is placed in a mid-range position about halfway between a fully stretched and a fully relaxed state. 2. The patient contracts the antagonist muscles (hip adductors), using a maximum degree of effort for 5-10 seconds while the effort is resisted completely. 3. On release of the effort, a rapid stretch to TFL is made to a new barrier, without any 'bounce', and this is held for at least 10 seconds. 4. The patient relaxes for approximately 20 seconds and the procedure is repeated between three and five times more.


Locations(1)

Foundation University College of Physcial Therapy

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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