Effect of muscle energy technique and active release technique on hip internal and external rotation range of motion and strength in competitive football players: A randomized clinical trial Muragod Anil1, Patil Prajakta2, Raval Shikha Ashish2, Hiremath Prateek2 1Associate Prof. & Head, Department of Geriatric Physiotherapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi, Karnataka, India 2Intern, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi, Karnataka, India Online published on 26 October, 2018. Abstract Background and objectives Researchers have shown a strong association between football players and decreased hip-rotation range of motion (ROM) which is a noteworthy risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Hence the aim of the study was to know the effect of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Active Release Technique (ART) along with conventional stretching on hip rotation range of motion and strength of the hip rotators. Methodology Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Ethical Board, purpose of the study was explained and a written informed consent was obtained from all the participants who satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria. 34 subjects were then randomly allocated into two groups, Group A-MET (17) and Group B-ART (17) using the chit method. Intervention was given 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Outcome measures used were ROM and strength which were measured using goniometer and hand held dynamometer pre and post intervention. Result The mean age and BMI of the participants in Group MET were 19.94 years and 20.82 respectively; the mean age and BMI of the participants of Group ART were 20.18 years and 21.18 respectively. The p-value on both the sides, for internal and external rotation range of motion, within groups was <0.0001. Similarly the p-value on both the sides, for internal and external rotator strength within the groups was <0.0001, which suggests that both MET and ART were effective. When compared between MET and ART groups p-value was <0.0001 for both internal and external rotation range of motion and strength, which suggests that MET is better than ART in improving ROM and strength of hip rotators. Conclusion The present study concludes that both the interventions used in the study were effective in improving ROM & strength of hip rotators. When compared between the groups, MET showed better results. Top Keywords Competitive footballers, Hip rotator strength, Hip rotation range of motion, conventional stretching, MET, ART. Top |