Unpublished MSc thesis, Victoria University, 2004/01, 29, type of study: ,rct,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

MET [640]
muscle energy technique [180]
randomized controlled trial [947]
range of motion [116]
thoracic spine [98]

Abstract:

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) has been reported to produce an immediate increase in the range of motion (ROM) of the spine. There is limited research in the application of MET to the thoracic spine and no evidence of the duration of any ROM change. The effect of Muscle Energy Technique was not significantly different from the sham treatment in increasing thoracic range of motion into a restricted direction within an asymptomatic sample population, either directly after MET application or at approximately thirty minutes post-MET. Range of motion was significantly different when comparing the restricted side to the non-restricted side, but not between the sham treatment and treatment groups. This minor thesis was written by a post-graduate student as part of the requirements of the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) program.