The effect of mulligan mobilization technique application in addition to conventional physiotherapy on pain and joint range of motion in people with neck pain.
Ozge Ozlu, Mustafa Sahin
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38876630Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 65Years
All Genders
ID07383038
Effect of Mobilization With Movement on Function, Disability, and Pain in Patients With Rotator Cuff Lesions: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi · Updated on 2026-06-08
75
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
On this page
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Rotator cuff lesions are a common cause of shoulder pain and reduced function, especially in middle-aged and older adults. This trial investigates the effects of Mobilization with Movement (MWM), a manual therapy technique, on pain, function, and shoulder joint position sense in people with rotator cuff lesions. Researchers aim to find out if MWM offers benefits beyond conventional physiotherapy or task-oriented virtual reality training for improving shoulder health and proprioception. Participants with rotator cuff lesions will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: the MWM group receiving manual therapy combined with active, pain-free shoulder movements; the conventional physiotherapy group receiving standard exercises and physical therapy without MWM techniques; or the control group engaging in task-oriented training through virtual reality exercises simulating daily activities. Treatments will be delivered by trained physiotherapists following standardized protocols over an 8-week intervention period. Participants will be evaluated before and after the intervention using the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire to assess functional disability, pain intensity scales, and a shoulder joint position sense test involving active repositioning with a laser pointer. The study will also monitor changes in proprioceptive accuracy and shoulder function to determine MWM's role in conservative rehabilitation. All procedures are conducted under ethical standards with informed consent, and the trial concludes with assessments after the 8-week program.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Mobilization With Movement in Patients With Rotator Cuff Lesions
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years - 65Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Clinical and/or imaging-confirmed diagnosis of rotator cuff lesion (e.g., tendinopathy or partial tear)
- Shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months
- Pain and functional limitation during shoulder movements
- Ability to actively perform shoulder movements needed for assessment and treatment
- No physiotherapy or manual therapy for the affected shoulder in the last 3 months
You will not qualify if you...
- History of shoulder surgery on the affected side
- Full-thickness rotator cuff tear or shoulder instability
- Shoulder fracture, dislocation, or acute trauma within the past 6 months
- Neurological disorders affecting the upper extremity (e.g., cervical radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy)
- Systemic inflammatory or rheumatologic diseases
- Severe shoulder osteoarthritis or adhesive capsulitis
- Current participation in another clinical trial
- Corticosteroid injection in the affected shoulder within the last 3 months
- Pregnancy
- Inability to comply with study protocol or assessment procedures
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
1
2
3
Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive one of three interventions: Mobilization with Movement manual therapy, conventional physiotherapy, or task-oriented virtual reality training aimed at improving shoulder function and reducing pain.
Multiple therapy sessions per week during the 8-week intervention period
Follow-up
Duration - Immediately after the 8-week intervention period
Participants undergo assessments to evaluate pain, functional status, and shoulder proprioception after completing the intervention.
1 visit (in-person) for post-intervention assessment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
Actively Recruiting
Loading map...
Research Team
Ö
Ömer Faruk Özçelep, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
Similar Trials
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Get in touch with our team for quick support
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here