Effectiveness of muscle energy technique in patients with nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Low back pain (LBP) is a major cause of physical disability in the world. The origin of this condition can be due to differents causes, with a specific cause or of unknown mechanical origin,being characterized as unspecific. In this case a physical therapy treatment approach with manual therapy is relevant, which includes the muscle energy technique (MET) classified as a common conservative treatment for pathologies of the spine, mainly in LBP and disability. This study assessed the effectiveness of the muscle energy technique on nonspecific low back pain.

Evidence acquisition

Patients with acute, subacute or chronic non-specific low back pain. The primary outcomes were pain and disability. This study was designed by a systematic review and meta-analysis, regist

SUBMITTER: Santos GK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10081535 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature