"The Effect of the Mulligan Technique on Chronic Neck Pain and Range of Motion in Adults Aged 18 to 65 Years: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 76
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change from baseline in pain intensity measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Mulligan Technique, a manual therapy method, on reducing chronic neck pain and improving neck movement in adults aged 18 to 65 years. Participants will receive treatment sessions, and their pain levels and range of motion will be assessed. The goal is to determine if this technique can help improve quality of life for people suffering from chronic neck pain.
详细描述
Seventy-six participants with chronic neck pain, aged between 18 and 65 years, were selected on the basis of selection criteria. The pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the cervical range of motion (ROM) was measured using the universal goniometer, and the functional disability was measured using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Patients were randomly assigned to two Groups A and B. Control group (A) (n = 32) received a conventional physical therapy program that included exercises, electrical stimulation, and massage. The experimental group (B) (n=38) received the same conventional program, with the addition of the Mulligan technique. Six participants were excluded from the study. Both groups underwent treatment 3 times per week for 4 weeks, and measurements were taken before and after the treatment period. For data entry and statistical analysis, (SPSS version 20) was used. The independent samples t-test was capture summarize and interpret data and 95 percent of the confidence interval is covered.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Age between 18-65 years.
- •Chronic mechanical neck pain (≥ 3 months).
- •Limited cervical range of motion (ROM).
- •Medically diagnosed with non-specific neck pain.
- •Able to attend treatment sessions.
排除标准
- •Radiating pain to the upper limb.
- •Signs of nerve root compression or disc herniation.
- •History of cervical spine surgery or major trauma.
- •Inflammatory joint diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
- •Osteoporosis or systemic medical conditions affecting bone/joint health.
- •Fibromyalgia or central nervous system disorders.
- •Contraindications to manual therapy (e.g., pacemaker, vascular disorders).
- •Recent physical therapy or steroid injections (within past 3-12 months).
- •Long-term use of corticosteroids or pain medications.
- •Pregnancy.
研究组 & 干预措施
Control group received a conventional physical therapy program
Control group (A) (n = 32) received a conventional physical therapy program that included exercises, electrical stimulation, and massage.
干预措施: Conventional Physical Therapy Program (Other)
The experimental group received conventional program, with addition to Mulligan technique
The experimental group (B) (n=38) received the same conventional physical therapy program, with the addition of the Mulligan technique.
干预措施: Conventional program, with addition to Mulligan technique (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Change from baseline in pain intensity measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
时间窗: Before treatment (baseline) and 4 weeks (end of treatment)
Pain intensity will be measured using a 0-10 Visual Analog Scale at baseline and post-intervention. The change in pain scores will be reported.
次要结局
- Change from baseline in cervical range of motion (ROM) measured by goniometer (degrees)(Before treatment (baseline) and 4 weeks (end of treatment))
- Change from baseline in neck-related disability measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI)(Before treatment (baseline) and 4 weeks (end of treatment))
研究者
Prof. Mosab Saleem Hamed Amoudi
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Arab American University (Palestine)