Efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique Versus Movement with Mobilisation in Recreational Swimmers with Scapular Dyskinesis: A Comparative Study

Introduction: Recreational swimming is a popular all-around exercise that is particularly helpful in therapy and as an exercise for people. In recreational swimming, repetitive arm revolutions put a significant amount of musculoskeletal strain on the shoulder complex, which might affect the shoulder’s kinematics. Loss of control over the typical scapular mechanics, physiology, and motion is known as dyskinesis. This can cause pain while resting, as well as during activities, and is the most commonly noted location of orthopaedic injury in swimmers.Objective of the study: The objective of the current research was to assess the efficiency of MET vs MWM in recreational swimmers with SD.Method: It was a randomised comparative trial. When the subjects were split into 2 groups, Group MET (n = 16) received MET and scapular kinematic exercise and Group MWM (n = 19) received MWM and scapular kinematic exercise. Both groups received therapy for four weeks. The outcome measures were evaluated through LSST and DASH score Dash Sports Module.Result: Pre and post values of LSST, DASH score, and DASH sports module decreased in both groups (p value < 0.05).Conclusion: The research concluded that both MWM and MET showed efficiency in correcting SD. However, MET with exercise was found to be more effective in improving SD in swimmers. How to cite this article:Sangma K, Das L. Efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique Versus Movement with Mobilisation in Recreational Swimmers with Scapular Dyskinesis: A Comparative Study. Chettinad Health City Med J. 2024;13(3):47-54. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202444