Effect of muscle energy technique on pain, importance of physical activity, self-confidence, and posture in COPD patients with chronic neck pain: An experimental randomized controlled study
MET performed on the accessory respiratory muscles improved pain intensity and the importance of PA, confidence, and posture. MET was found to provide superior responses compared to the control group. Therefore, MET should be included as an important part of treatment programs for COPD patients with chronic neck pain.
Authors
- Serpil Mıhçıoğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7186-324X)
- Mehtap Malkoç (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4587-2120)
Institutions
- Eastern Mediterranean University (CY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-06-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000042849
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52