Effect of hamstring MET versus psoas MET on lumbar range of motion
Item
- Title
- Effect of hamstring MET versus psoas MET on lumbar range of motion
- Author(s)
- Ladygina, Anatassia
- Abstract
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BackgroundMuscle energy techniques (MET) are utilized to increase extensibility of a muscle. Previous studies investigated the effect the MET on the hamstring and psoas muscle flexibility by assessing range of motion (ROM). Research exists investigating the effect of improved hamstring flexibility on lumbar ROM, however majority of previous studies focused on the sagittal plane of motion only and limited research is available comparing the effect of both hamstring and psoas on lumbar ROM. ObjectivesTo investigate the effect of hamstring and psoas muscles MET on lumbar ROM.
DesignA controlled pre and post-intervention comparison. MethodParticipants attended for three interventions. Lumbar ROM was measured three times in each direction of movement (flexion, extension, right and left lateral bending, right and left rotation) pre-intervention with measurements repeated post-intervention. The order of interventions was preset by the examiner: MET to hamstring, MET to psoas major, and control (lying supine on couch for 4 minutes). All subjects acted as their own controls. ParticipantsSixteen healthy asymptomatic subjects (8 females and 8 males, aged 21 to 34 years old (mean=26 (SD4.93) years). ResultsThere were no significant changes in all directions of lumbar ROM after MET to both hamstring and both psoas muscles. There were no significant changes in all directions of lumbar ROM in the control group. ConclusionsMET to the hamstrings and psoas major muscles resulted in no change in lumbar ROM. - presented at
- British College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Date Accepted
- 2018
- Date Submitted
- 9.11.2018 13:07:02
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Number of pages
- 48
- Submitted by:
- 4457
- Pub-Identifier
- 16217
- Inst-Identifier
- 1076
- Keywords
- Hamstrings, muscle energy technique, psoas, lumbar spine
- Recommended
- 1
- Item sets
- Thesis
Ladygina, Anatassia, “Effect of hamstring MET versus psoas MET on lumbar range of motion”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 4, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/2136