Effect of gleno-humeral mobilisation and mobilisation of asymptomatic cervical spine in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: A pilot trial

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is believed to be the most common cause of the shoulder pain. Repeated overhead activities with greater force may cause SIS and results in reduction in range of motion and functional disability with significant pain in shoulder joint. The purpose of the study was to know the effect of addition of mobilisation of asymptomatic cervical spine for the patients with SIS. Materials and Methods: In all, 15 subjects aged between 20-45 years with symptoms of SIS were recruited in this study. Treatment was given for two weeks after dividing patients randomly in three different groups that is conventional, Mulligan with conventional, and Maitland with conventional. Shoulder elevation range of motion (ROM), pain, and functional disabilities were measured at day 1 pre- and post-treatment session as well as at the end of 1 st week and at the end of 2 nd week. Results: Significant improvement ( P P Conclusion: Mulligan mobilisation proved better in the improvement of ROM and pain compared with Maitland and conventional approach. Acute and late effects of Mulligan mobilisation proved to be a better treatment compared with other treatments, for clinical purpose.