Effects of Mulligan Mobilization With and Without Sling Exercises in Non-specific Neck Pain

October 10, 2024 updated by: Riphah International University

Effects of Mulligan Mobilization With and Without Sling Exercises on Pain and Disability in Non-specific Neck Pain

Neck pain is one of the common musculoskeletal problems. People with neck pain can have difficulties with daily activities and be limited in work and social participation. Main symptoms of people with neck pain include pain, decreased range of motion (ROM), muscle weakness and dysfunction. Common neck pain causes include degenerative disc disease, herniated disc disease, cervical radiculopathies, myofascial pain syndrome and viral infections. Muscular strains, postural and ergonomics are also related to neck pain and whiplash injuries. The onset of pain may be insidious or may follow trauma, and it may be recurrent or persistent in nature. Ideally, the pain goes away in 1-3 weeks, but in some cases it persists and become chronic neck pain. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of mulligan mobilization with and without sling exercises on pain, and disability in non-specific neck pain. Non-specific neck pain reduces range of motion which may be linked to mechanical restriction between two or more vertebrae and muscular spasm.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Participants who will meet the inclusion criteria will be recruited by convenience sampling technique and will be allocated to groups by simple randomization process by sealed opaque enveloped labeled as 1 for Group A and 2 for Group B.

After taking consent from the participants with non-specific neck pain of both genders will be randomized into two equal groups. Subjects from physical therapy department will be assessed with neck disability index, goniometer and Numeric pain rating scale. At start of study, a formal educational session, lasting about 30 min will be given by physiotherapist.

Group A: In this group, Subjects will be treated with Mulligan mobilizations along with sling exercises. Mulligan mobilizations include SNAGs. Participants will receive 3 sets of mulligan mobilization techniques per session, each set involving 10 times repetition of the exercise. The interval between the sets will be 15 to 20 seconds. The technique will be repeated total of six times having two sessions per week for 3 weeks.

For the sling exercise, the sling exercise program will also be applied for 3 weeks, 2 times a week for 20 minutes per day. To perform the exercise, the subjects will be instructed with a demonstration and explanation. In supine position, the head will be supported by an inelastic sling and the therapist will hold the cervical vertebral portion softly with two hands. Therapist will pull the cervical vertebral portion and back of the head softly. The subjects will maintain this for 6-7 seconds and relax slowly. In the second technique, Subjects will be positioned in supine lying position with the cervical spine in a neutral position on the sling device. One hand of the therapist contacts and fixes the transverse process of C1 (both), while the other hand grabs the occiput and applies mobilization in the dorsal direction. Subjects in this group will be applied with passive mobilization for 3 min to the segment (occiput-C1). In the same posture the subjects will be instructed to perform a flexion motion at (occiput-C1). The therapist will guide the optimal segmental movement through the hand. This intervention will also be performed 3 times for 1 min, with an interval of 1 min. Similarly, In prone position the forehead will be placed on an inelastic sling. The therapist will hold the cervical vertebral portion with two hands softly. The therapist will pull the cervical vertebral portion toward the upper direction at the same time. The patient will maintain this for 6-7 seconds and relax slowly. Each movement will be repeated 10 times

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

46

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan, 54000
        • Pro Care Health Clinic

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age between 25-50 years.
  • Having neck pain for at least 2 weeks
  • Pain intensity of at least 2 on NPRS
  • Greater than or equal to 15 points on the neck disability index (NDI)
  • Having primary complaint of non-specific neck pain

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of Cervical surgery
  • Cervicogenic headache
  • Previous cervical spine surgery
  • Serious Spinal pathology (like tumor, infection, and dislocation)
  • Traumatic injuries (e.g., contusion, fracture, and whiplash injury)
  • Vascular diseases and Neurologic disorders (e.g., trigeminal neuralgia)
  • Concomitant medical diagnosis of any primary headache (vertigo, VBI or migraine)
  • And clinical diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy, Spinal stenosis or myelopathy.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Group A: Group A will be treated with mulligan mobilizations and Sling exercises.
Group A: In this group, Subjects will be treated with Mulligan mobilizations along with sling exercises. Mulligan mobilizations include SNAGs. Participants will receive 3 sets of mulligan mobilization techniques per session, each set involving 10 times repetition of the exercise. The interval between the sets will be 15 to 20 seconds. The technique will be repeated total of six times, having two sessions per week for 3 weeks. The sling exercise program will also be applied for 3 weeks, 2 times a week for 20 minutes per day.
Other: Mulligan Mobilization and Sling Exercises
Mulligan mobilizations along with sling exercises. Mulligan mobilizations include SNAGs. Participants will receive 3 sets of mulligan mobilization techniques per session, each set involving 10 times repetition of the exercise. The interval between the sets will be 15 to 20 seconds. The technique will be repeated total of six times having two sessions per week for 3 weeks. For the sling exercise, the sling exercise program will also be applied for 3 weeks, 2 times a week for 20 minutes per day. To perform the exercise, the subjects will be instructed with a demonstration and explanation.
Active Comparator: Group B: Group B will be treated with mulligan mobilizations alone.
Group B: In this group, Subjects will be treated with Mulligan mobilizations and sling exercises. Mulligan mobilizations include SNAGs. Participants will receive 3 sets of mulligan mobilization techniques per session, each set involving 10 times repetition of the exercise. The interval between the sets will be 15 to 20 seconds. The technique will be repeated a total of six times, having two sessions per week for 3 weeks.
Other: Mulligan Mobilization
Mulligan Mobilization

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Numerical Pain Rating Scale
Time Frame: upto 4 weeks

Patient level of pain will be assessed using this scale. In a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), this scale ranges from 0 to 10. 0 indicates "no pain" and 10 indicates "worst pain" patients are asked to circle the number between 0 and 10, that fits best to their pain intensity.

NRS scores ≤ 5 correspond to mild, scores of 6-7 to moderate and scores ≥8 to severe pain in terms of pain-related interference with functioning.
upto 4 weeks
Neck Disability Index
Time Frame: upto 4 weeks
NDI is a simple ten-item questionnaire used to assess patients with neck pain. The questionnaire was devised and validated in English. It consists of ten questions each with six answers (scoring 0-5 points). The NDI has a fair to moderate test-retest reliability in patients with mechanical neck pain.
upto 4 weeks
Universal Goniometer
Time Frame: upto 4 weeks

A goniometer will be used in the study to measure shoulder flexion, internal rotation and external rotation.

Goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint. To .measure the range of motion physical therapists most commonly use a goniometer. Therapist can use a goniometer to assess what the range of motion is at the initial assessment.
upto 4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Abu Zar, MS, Riphah International University,Lahore

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 10, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 30, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

October 10, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 28, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 2, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

February 5, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 15, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 10, 2024

Last Verified

October 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR & AHS/23/0157

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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