Comparative Effect of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Technique on Neck Pain, Strength, and Disability in Breastfeeding Females with Forward Head Posture Effects of AI and RI Techniques on Neck Pain in FHP
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Background: Forward head posture (FHP) is a common musculoskeletal issue in breastfeeding females, leading to neck pain, weakness, and disability. Muscle energy techniques (METs), including autogenic inhibition (AI) and reciprocal inhibition (RI), have been used to address these issues.
Objective: To compare the effects of autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition techniques on pain, strength, and disability in breastfeeding females with forward head posture.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 30 breastfeeding females with FHP, recruited through non-probability convenience sampling. Participants were randomly divided into two groups (n = 15 each). Group A received conventional therapy with AI, and Group B received conventional therapy with RI, targeting levator scapulae, scalene, trapezius, and sternocleidomastoid muscles. Outcomes were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), and Manual Muscle Testing (MMT). SPSS 25 was used for statistical analysis.
Results: Both groups showed significant improvement in NDI, VAS, and MMT scores (p < 0.05), with the RI group demonstrating greater reductions in NDI (11 vs. 20, p = 0.01).
Conclusion: Reciprocal inhibition was more effective in reducing disability and pain compared to autogenic inhibition.
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