Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Women{u2019}s Health

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Neck pain is common in the adult general population, disabling and costly Lifetime, which constituted a great problem facing the mother during breast feeding period. Conservative treatments used to manage neck pain are numerous and include usual medical care, various forms of exercise, massage, and acupuncture among others, but a lack of evidence regarding their relative efficacy was found. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of muscle energy technique (MET) and Mulligan technique on pain, functional disability and active range of motion (ROM) of the neck in breastfeeding women. Methods: Thirty-two breast-feeding women suffering from neck pain according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, participated in this study. All participants were evaluated by visual analogue scale (VAS), Neck pain disability index (NDI) and digital goniometer. Patients were randomly divided into two equal groups. The first study group received Mulligan sustained natural apophyseal glide (SNAGS) plus strengthening exercise for deep neck flexor (DNF) muscles and advices to correct position, the second study group received MET plus strengthening exercise for DNF muscles and advices to correct position

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