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VOL. 3, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Short term effect of therapist assisted muscle energy technique versus Self assisted muscle energy technique in glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) in badminton players: A comparative study
Authors
Kimaya Dhongade, Sonam Jain
Abstract
The overhead smash in Badminton challenges the posterior cuff of the shoulder, causing posterior shoulder tightness and subsequent Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD). Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is defined as a manual therapy intervention used to stretch the muscles and fascia that lack flexibility. The aim of this study was to compare the short term effect of therapist assisted MET and self-assisted MET on GIRD in badminton players. 64 players (age 18-28yrs, with GIRD=8o or more) were randomly assigned to Therapist assisted MET for the horizontal abductors and Self assisted MET group (for 4 consecutive days). Both the groups showed extremely significant improvement post the intervention (P= <0.0001). The mean comparison of post-intervention findings of both the groups were not statistically significant (P=0.2486). The findings suggest that Therapist assisted MET and self-assisted MET are equally effective in reducing the Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit in badminton players in a period of 4 days.
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Kimaya Dhongade, Sonam Jain "Short term effect of therapist assisted muscle energy technique versus Self assisted muscle energy technique in glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) in badminton players: A comparative study ". International Journal of Educational Research and Studies, Vol 3, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1-3
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