| Lucky Anggiat1*, Ni Putu Eva Prasasti1, Debora Krisnawati1 |
| Corresponding Author: 1*Program Studi Fisioterapi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta Mail id: lucky.panjaitan@uki.ac.id Co Authors: 1Program Studi Fisioterapi, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta |
Abstract
| Background: Spondylosis is a progressive degenerative disease that commonly occurs in the spine in both the cervical and lumbar segments. In the treatment of cervical Spondylosis, manual therapy can also be given to patients to reduce pain, increase the scope of joint motion, and improve functional abilities in the elderly to improve quality of life. This study focuses on the effects of MET on cervical Spondylosis in the elderly. Method: The research method used is case study research on the elderly with cervical Spondylosis conditions. The patient complained of pain and stiffness in the right and left neck. Pain in the neck to the right and left shoulder has been experienced by the patient for 2 years ago and is exacerbated when lifting heavy objects. Patients were given an intervention in the form of Muscle Energy techniques with Post Isometric Relaxation techniques with a combination of ultrasound and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for 6 treatments within one month. Result: After one month with six physiotherapy sessions, namely MET and a combination of eletrotherapy resulted in increased cervical ROM, decreased pain and improved quality of life. However, the results obtained are not optimal because it requires several more intervention sessions. Conclusion: The implementation of conventional therapy and MET with post isometric relaxation technique can reduce pain, increase the cervical range of motion, and increase functional abilities in the elderly with cervical spondylosis. |
Keywords: Muscle energy techniques, cervical, Spondylosis, physiotherapy
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