Assessing the efficacy of Mettler Release Technique (MRT) and Neural Mobilization Technique (Butler) on Median Nerve Mobility

Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Mettler's Release Technique (MRT) with Butler's Neural mobilization in subjects (n=20 each) showing positive signs when subjected to ULTT 1 (modified). All the subjects were Right handed dominant people, in whom affected side was the Right UL & the Left UL was treated as the control limb. Results showed that Butler's technique is 62.8% more effective in comparison to MRT which is 38.2% effective, (p<0.001). However, when the same subjects were re-evaluated within a week's time, the reversal of the effects obtained was observed more in subjects who underwent Butler's Neural Tissue Mobilisation. Both the techniques showed improvements, thus proving that both structures are important for the optimal functioning of the body. Thus, a combined treatment program will be more beneficial.