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NCT Number: NCT06357624

Effectiveness of Mulligan Mobilization Technique

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the Mulligan mobilization technique (MMT) on pain intensity, joint position sense (JPS), kinesiophobia, and disability level in individuals with nonspecific neck pain. A total of 34 female individuals with nonspecific neck pain were included in the study. Pain intensity, JPS, kinesiophobia, and disability levels of all participants were evaluated before and after the 3-week intervention. Participants were randomly divided into two groups. In the first group, the participants received MMT by the physiotherapist twice a week for 3 weeks, and self-mobilization techniques as a home exercise program. The second group was trained only self-mobilization techniques.

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Key information

Conditions

Neck Pain Anxiety Disorders Disability Physical Kinesiophobia Mental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Phobic Disorders Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Tarik Ozmen

Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

A total of 34 female individuals with nonspecific neck pain that persisted for at least 3 months were included in the study. Individuals who had a surgical indication for the cervical region and/or had undergone surgery, who had received physiotherapy or other treatment in the last year due to neck pain, who had a history of trauma to the cervical and thoracic region, and who additionally had a musculoskeletal system disease were excluded. All participants were evaluated for pain intensity, JPS, kinesiophobia, and disability levels before and after the 3-week intervention. Participants were randomly divided into two groups using the coin toss method. In the first group, the participants received MMT by the physiotherapist twice a week for 3 weeks, and self-mobilization techniques as a home exercise program. The second group was trained only self-mobilization technique.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Nonspecific neck pain

Exclusion criteria

  • History of trauma to the cervical and thoracic region

Treatment and study plan

Mulligan mobilization

Other

The SNAGS technique was applied to 3 sets of 10 repetitions with 15-30 seconds rest between sets while the participants were in a sitting position. A physiotherapist applied passive motion to facet joints at each spinal level. The participant was questioned in which direction he/she felt pain during cervical ROM and the application was carried out in the painful/limited directions.

Self-Mobilization

Other

For the self-mobilization technique, each participant was asked to extend a pain-free while pushing upwards from the transverse processes of the treated vertebra with the thumbs of both hands. In addition, the middle or index finger of the right hand was asked to pull the treated vertebra to the right side, while at the same time, left rotation was asked at the pain limit. Self-mobilization was applied every day, twice a day, five times.

Primary outcomes

  1. Disability

    Time frame: Three weeks

    The Neck Disability Index (NDI) was used to determine the severity of disability.It consists of 10 items related to subjective symptoms and activities of daily living. Each item is scored from 0 to 5 points. The total score of the NDI ranges from 0 to 50 points. A higher total score indicates a higher level of disability.

  2. Neck Pain Severity

    Time frame: Three weeks

    Neck Pain intensity was evaluated with Visual Analogue Scale.Pain intensity was evaluated with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Participants were asked to mark the intensity of pain they felt on a 100 mm long horizontal line marked "0" at one end and "10" at the other. "0" indicates no pain, and "10" indicates very severe pain.

  3. Joint Position Sense

    Time frame: Three weeks

    Cervical JPS was measured by using CROM

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karabuk University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Mulligan Mobilization Technique in Individuals With Non-spesific Neck Pain

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Apr 10, 2024
Registry last updated
Apr 10, 2024

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