A randomized controlled trial on pain, grip strength, and functionality in lateral elbow pain: Mulligan vs muscle energy techniques

Bagcaci, Sinan; Ünüvar, Bayram Sönmez; GERÇEK, Hasan; Ugurlu, Ibrahim; Sert, Özlem Akkoyun; Yılmaz, Kamil

doi:10.3233/bmr-220061

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“…We hypothesized that manual therapy interventions targeting shoulder biomechanical malalignment and dysfunction such as Mulligan mobilization with movement (MWM) techniques and muscle energy techniques (MET) could be more beneficial in managing upper-limb dysfunction after breast surgery. Mulligan MWM corrects minor positional faults that occur due to injury or strain, which restrict movement and cause pain [13]. MET is a type of soft tissue or joint manipulation used to treat musculoskeletal dysfunction.…”

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The Efficacy of Muscle Energy and Mulligan Mobilization Techniques for the Upper Extremities and Posture after Breast Cancer Surgery with Axillary Dissection: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Elabd,

Etoom,

Jahan

et al. 2024

JCM

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Background: Breast cancer surgeries affect the upper extremities and posture. This study aimed to examine the efficacy of muscle energy and Mulligan mobilization techniques on the upper extremities and posture after breast cancer surgery with axillary dissection. Methods: A total of 90 female participants who had undergone breast cancer surgery with axillary dissection were recruited and randomly assigned to three groups. Group A received a combination of the Mulligan and muscle energy techniques, while Groups B and C received either the Mulligan or muscle energy techniques for six weeks, respectively. The study measured the shoulders’ range of motion, posture, and upper-extremity disabilities. Outcome measurements were taken at three different time points: baseline, post-intervention, and at eight-week follow-up. Results: All the interventions significantly improved the study outcomes. The combination of the Mulligan and muscle energy techniques was significantly better than a single intervention. Mulligan mobilization was superior to the muscle energy techniques in terms of improving the shoulders’ range of motion and disability. The interventions showed a significant effect pre-post-treatment and pre-follow-up but not post-follow-up. Conclusions: The Mulligan mobilization and muscle energy techniques have been found beneficial in improving the postural changes and shoulder outcomes after breast cancer surgery with axillary dissection. The superior effectiveness of the combined interventions points out the importance of integrating multiple therapeutic approaches for optimal outcomes. Regular examination and long-term follow-up assessment are important for studying the effect of rehabilitation interventions in people after the late stages of breast surgery.

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confidence: 99%