Authors’ response to the Comments on: “Effects of muscle energy technique and positional release technique on low back pain: A comparative study”

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The methodology and conclusions of the comparative study on muscle energy technique and positional release technique for low back pain are clarified and qualified in response to peer feedback. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Muhammad Riaz Baig Chughtai

doi:10.25259/jmsr_332_2026

September 11, 2026Journal of Musculoskeletal Surgery and ResearchOpen Access

Authors’ response to the Comments on: “Effects of muscle energy technique and positional release technique on low back pain: A comparative study”

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Address methodological inquiries and qualify clinical conclusions regarding the comparative efficacy of muscle energy technique and positional release technique for low back pain.
Author correspondence evaluating commentary on previously reported clinical trial protocols.
Clarification of treatment administration and outcome assessment procedures for muscle energy and positional release techniques.
Addresses specific technical criticisms concerning protocol implementation and measurement validity.
Qualifies comparative conclusions regarding the clinical utility of muscle energy versus positional release techniques for low back pain relief.

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Correspondence clarifies therapeutic outcomes in low back pain, highlighting proper application of manual therapy techniques.

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Technique and Positional Release Technique on Low Back Pain: A Comparative Study" [1] as well as for the constructive spirit of their comments (Comments on "Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Positional Release Technique on Low Back Pain: A Comparative Study").[2] I welcome the opportunity to clarify aspects of the methodology and to qualify the conclusions where appropriate.I hereby address all points in turn.

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