Abstract
Objectives:To investigate the influence of repeated cervical mobilization (CM) on balance and plantar loading distribution in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).Methods:A total of 12 individuals were included in the cross over study designed as a cross sectional. The study was carried out from October 2019 until July 2020. Individuals received traditional treatment (TM) and cervical mobilization treatments (CM) 2 days a week for 4 weeks in a different order by random method. It was treated with joint traction and sliding techniques. Soft tissue mobilization techniques for myofascial relaxation were applied for CM in addition to TM. Romberg test (RT), Sharpened Romberg Test (SRT), and Functional Reach Test (FRT) were used to balance the assessment. Plantar loading distribution was evaluated with Pedobarography. The maximum and mean pressure in the foot, the percentages of pressure values in the fore and rear of the foot, and percentages of the bodyweight discharge onto right feet and left feet were recorded.Results:The forefoot loading increased after treatment in the CM group (p<0.05). The duration of RT and SRT increased, and average pressure decreased in the cervical mobilization group (p<0.05). The body weight discharge onto right feet and left feet approached 50% after cervical mobilization (p<0.05).Conclusions:Cervical mobilization techniques can positively change the balance and plantar loading distribution compared to traditional treatment. Cervical mobilization applications could be used to support neurological rehabilitation.
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