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International Journal of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Volume 6 (2020), Article ID 6:IJPTR-163, 8 pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-7498/2020/163
Research Article
To Compare the Efficacy of Positional Release Therapy and Muscle Energy Technique in the Management of Unilateral Upper Fibers of Trapezitis

Jyothi Seshan*, Senthil Selvam, Sundaram MS and Suberia S

School of physiotherapy, VELS Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies, Thalambur, Chennai, India
Dr. Jyothi Seshan, School of physiotherapy, VELS Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies, Thalambur, Chennai, India; E-mail: jyothiseshan@gmail.com
07 June 2020; 28 June 2020; 30 June 2020
Seshan J, Selvam S, Sundaram MS, Suberia S (2020) To Compare the Efficacy of Positional Release Therapy and Muscle Energy Technique in the Management of Unilateral Upper Fibers of Trapezitis. Int J Phys Ther Rehab 6: 163. doi: https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-7498/2020/163

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