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Effectiveness of muscle energy technique along with strengthening exercise among college students with lower cross syndrome

Aswin Kumaraguru, Anitha.A, Shenbaga Sundaram Subramanian, Karthick.K, Jeslin. G.N, Neha Lakshmanan, Dinesh Sampath Kumar, Sivaraghav Sathish Kumar

Aswin Kumaraguru et al. – Effectiveness of muscle energy technique along with strengthening exercise among college students with lower cross syndrome –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(2); 290-293

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG00E1MU5D

Abstract
Aim. Poor posture, prolonged sitting, and a sedentary lifestyle are common among students, causing muscle imbalances, increased lordosis, and a lateral shift in the center of gravity. These conditions affect muscle strength and can cause lower cross syndrome. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of MET and strengthening exercises in college students with lower cross syndrome.
Material and methods. It is a double-blinded study in which subjects diagnosed with lower cross syndrome were recruited after giving consent. Subjects were allocated into the METs group (n = 20) and the conventional group (n = 20). The baseline evaluation for anterior pelvic tilt was done using Kinovea software. The curl-up test and squat test for abdominal and gluteal muscle strength were recorded.
Results. Statistical analyses, using mean and standard deviation, revealed significant improvements in anterior pelvic tilt, abdominal curl, and squats post-intervention in the METs group compared to the conventional group (p < 0.0001 for all). Post-intervention values were 10.30 ± 1.45, 42.05 ± 2.44, and 36.70 ± 3.23, respectively.
Conclusion. Results prove that the subjects of the METs group improved their anterior pelvic tilt, abdominal strengthening, and gluteal strengthening more than those of the conventional group.
Key words
low back pain, anterior pelvic tilt, muscle energy technique, strengthening exercise, Thomas test, Kinovea software, curl up test
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Adjunctive effect of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on quadriceps muscle strength after burn injury

Walaa Abd El Aziem Abd El Aziz, Wafaa Hussein Borhan, Haidy Nady Ashem, Ashraf El Sebaie Mohamme


Walaa Abd El Aziem Abd El Aziz, Wafaa Hussein Borhan, Haidy Nady Ashem, Ashraf El Sebaie Mohamme – Adjunctive effect of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on quadriceps muscle strength after burn injury. Fizjoterapia Polska 2022; 22(4); 122-127

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG1A6ZsV

Abstract
Purpose. This study was conducted to examine the effect of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on quadriceps muscle strength after burn injury.
Methods. From April 2021 to June 2022, sixty male patients who suffered from second degree lower limb thermal burn injury and Total body surface area (TBSA) from 25% to 35% participated in this study. Their ages ranged from (20-40) years. They were randomly assigned in two groups, a study group composed of 30 patients who received (PEMF) over thigh area before strengthening exercise for quadriceps muscle and a control group composed of 30 patients who received strengthening exercise for quadriceps muscle. Patients of both groups received traditional physical therapy program.. Evaluation tool was isokinetic dynamometer to measure the quadriceps muscle peak torque before the treatment and after 8 weeks of treatment for both groups.
Results. There was no significant difference between both group (study and control) in mean values of quadriceps peak torque pre-treatment (P > 0.05). There was a significant increase in the mean values of quadriceps peak torque after 8 weeks of treatment in both groups (p < 0.05) while there was a significant difference in post treatment mean values of quadriceps peak torque in the study group when compared with control group (p < 0.05).
Conclusion. Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy is an effective modality that can be used for improving muscle strength and performance in patients with lower limb burn when applied prior to strengthening exercise.

Keywords
pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, strengthening exercise, quadriceps peak torque, lower limb burn

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Effect of plyometrics, closed kinetic chain versus quadratus lumborum strengthening exercises on vertical jump height in volley ballplayers: A randomized controlled trial

Yasmein M. Mahmoud, Wadeda H. Elsayed, Amira H. Draz

Yasmein M. Mahmoud, Wadeda H. Elsayed, Amira H. Draz – Effect of plyometrics, closed kinetic chain versus quadratus lumborum strengthening exercises on vertical jump height in volley ballplayers: A randomized controlled trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(3); 192-196

Abstract
Purpose. To compare the effects of plyometrics, closed kinetic chain with quadratus lumborum strengthening exercises on vertical jump height in volley ball players.
Design. Pre-post measurement randomized controlled trial.
Methods. Two hundred volleyball players were recruited from Cairo and Kafer El Sheikh University, Egypt. 140 volleyball players met the inclusion criteria and were randomly assigned into four equal groups. Group (A) consisted of 35 volley ball players with mean body mass index (BMI) value of 21 ± 3.76 kg/m2 and received plyometric exercise (Counter Movement jump (CMJ). Group (B) consisted of 35 volley ball players with mean BMI value of 21.44 ± 1.681 kg/m2 and received closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercise (double limp squat free weights), Group (C) consisted of 35 volley ball players with mean BMI value 22.17 ± 1.8 kg/m2 and received quadratus lumorum strengthening exercise (isotonic hip hiking), group (A), (B) and (C) received the exercises two times per week for eight weeks. Group (D) consisted of 35 volley ball players with mean BMI value of 22.01 ± 1.69 kg/m2 and received no exercise (control group).
Results. Statistical analysis revealed that there was significant difference (p < 0.05) in favour to group A, B and C in compared to group D. while there were no significant differences (p > 0.05) among groups (A, B and C).
Conclusion. Plyometrics (CMJ), CKC (Double limb squat free weights), and quadratus lumborum strengthening exercise (Hip hiking) yield an improvement on vertical jump height.
Key words:
plyometrics, CKC, vertical jump, strengthening exercise
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