An experiment to investigate the effects of MET and STT on chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the forearms in motocross riders.
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- Title
- An experiment to investigate the effects of MET and STT on chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the forearms in motocross riders.
- Author(s)
- Van-Herbert, N
- Abstract
- Introduction: Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS) of the forearm or ‘Arm Pump' as it is known with the riding community is an _over use' type injury affecting many athletes, including rock climbers, rowers, superbike riders, but it is most common within motocross riders. This is due to the forces and stresses placed upon the wrist flexors and extensors during riding, and the limited space available due to the presence of facial compartments. This small scale pilot study aims to investigate the effectiveness in reducing CECS symptoms within forearms of motocross riders using Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Soft Tissue Techniques (STT). Method: 16 Subjects participated within the study, equally divided into the intervention group and control group. The intervention group received MET and STT's to the wrist flexors and extensors bi-laterally following 20 minutes of riding, compared to 2 minutes of rest for the control group. Resting Muscle Tone (RMT), forearm circumference and Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) data was collected pre and post riding, as well as post intervention/rest and analysed. Results: The data demonstrates that MET and STT's have a statistically significant effect on reducing RMT, p values below the critical 0.05 were observed; 0.027 (Mann-Whitney U Test) for the flexor muscle group and 0.041 (Unpaired T Test) for the extensor muscle group, compared to the control group. The intervention also had an effect on reducing subjects VRS compared to a 2 minute rest period.Conclusion: The study exhibits a foundation for further investigation to assess the scope of the benefits of MET and STT's, in an attempt to provide conservative treatment options for CECS sufferers,
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2013
- Date Submitted
- 20.1.2015 16:42:59
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 15477
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- Forearm exertional compartment syndrome.
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Van-Herbert, N, “An experiment to investigate the effects of MET and STT on chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the forearms in motocross riders.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 5, 2024, https://www.osteopathic-research.com/s/orw/item/687