Muscle Energy Technique Versus Active Release Technique on Pain, Cervical Range Of Motion And Functional Disability

"Experimental: Muscle Energy Technique Post isometric relaxation: Patient will perform isometrics on upper trapezius and levator scapulae one by one. Each isometric contraction will be held for 10 seconds and then participants will be asked to relax the contraction with exhalation. This will be repeated five times in one session.~Routine Physical Therapy including TENS, Hot Pack, Strengthening, and stretching exercises will also be delivered along with Muscle energy technique."

"Experimental: Active Release Technique: Therapist will apply deep pressure on both sides of levator scapulae and upper trapezius muscles (over the area of tenderness) and the patient is instructed to actively move the muscle from the shortened to a lengthened position and thereby breaking adhesions. 1 set of 5 repetitions in one session.~Routine Physical Therapy including TENS, Hot Pack, Strengthening, and stretching exercises will also be delivered along with Active Release Technique."