The effects of MET on the Quadriceps with sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis, a single case study.
Item
- Title
- The effects of MET on the Quadriceps with sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis, a single case study.
- Author(s)
- Owen, S
- Abstract
- Background: Multiple sclerosis is a disabling, autoimmune condition where there is no current cure but there are preventative measures which help a patient deal with relapses and symptoms; manual therapies to help improve mobility and balance to help in day to day life (Rog and Robinson 2010)Objective: The objective of this study is to see if there are any effects on relapsing remitting Multiple Sclerosis. Using MET on balance and strength of the lower limb. As well as measuring psychological stress, using a questionnaire. Design: A single case Study (ABAB) Methods: A 35 year old female participant with Multiple Sclerosis whom was otherwise healthy participated in this study. The study took place at the European School of Osteopathy teaching clinic over 8 weeks. An initial case history was done with a pre-intervention phase consisting of data collected from: balance board reading, symptom tracker and stress questionnaire. The intervention took place with one treatment per week for two weeks; the withdrawal phase then took place with no treatment but still collecting data from balance board readings, symptom tracker and stress questionnaire results. A final intervention took place with 2 more treatment sessions. Analysis was done using a statistical process control (SPC) and graphic analysis was done to observe any significant changes. Results: There were no significant results on the patient's balance, or how much they swayed during balance or stress levels but there were significant results portrayed in falls risk increasing risk of falling and giving overall improvement of reported symptoms. Discussion: This study showed a range of results but with little significant change of balance and stress, this supported the null hypophysis, which was limited change of symptoms, balance through osteopathic treatment. However, MET has shown balance remains controlled and tmproves symptoms and maintains patient quality of life both physically and psychologically. Conclusion: This study has shown that MET influences RRMS, decreasing stress, and symptoms includrng: pain and left thumb numbness but has little etfect on balance. Although there were inadequate results from this study, to be able to be used as part of an osteopathic treatment it showed that a therapeutic approach can control symptoms, balance, and stress levels of a patient to help improve quality of life.
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2017
- Date Submitted
- 4.12.2017 17:06:21
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 16054
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- Multiple sclerosis, Single case study, Muscle Energy Technique(MET), Balance, Stress
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- 0
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- Thesis
Owen, S, “The effects of MET on the Quadriceps with sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis, a single case study.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 4, 2025, https://www.osteopathicresearch.org/s/orw/item/482