Study Comparing Mulligan and Maitland Mobilization Treatments for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Adults Aged 18 to 40

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating and comparing the effects of two physiotherapy techniques, Maitland mobilizations and Mulligan Mobilization With Movement MWM, on adults aged 18 to 40 years who have Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. This randomized controlled trial aims to study differences in pain levels, knee range of motion, and lower extremity function in this patient group. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups Group A receives Mulligan Mobilization With Movement, involving medial patellar glide and tibial internal rotation techniques, while Group B receives Maitland patellar mobilizations with four specific mobilization techniques. Both groups perform the same set of therapeutic exercises after mobilization. Treatments are given in three sessions per week on alternate days over a two-week period. Participants attend assessments at the start and end of the two-week treatment period. Pain is measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale NPRS, knee range of motion with goniometry, and function with the Lower Extremity Function Scale LEFS. Data from before and after treatment will be compared to evaluate outcomes. The total duration of participation for each person is about two weeks.

Comparison Between the Effects of Mulligan and Maitland Mobilization on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome