A Comparison of the Effectiveness of PNF and Mulligan Mobilization Techniques with Neck Pain
NCT ID: NCT06620965
Last Updated: 2024-10-02
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
39 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-09-21
2024-06-14
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Post-treatment pain intensity, kinesiophobia and depression level; the effectiveness of pressure pain threshold, ROM, functionality, quality of life and cervical muscle performance level will be compared within and between groups.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Mulligan Mobilization Group
Mulligan mobilization techniques will be applied
Mulligan Mobilization Technique
NAGs (Natural Apophyseal Glides) involve passive oscillatory movements of a spinal facet joint in an anterocranial direction, performed with the patient seated. SNAGs (Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides) maintain facet glides during active movements, aiming to reach the joint\'s end range. In SNAGs, the patient actively participates, and overpressure is applied at the end of movements to enhance the range of motion. Techniques include increasing rotation, lateral flexion, flexion, and extension. These were applied by a certified physiotherapist three times a week for four weeks, aiming to improve joint mobility without causing pain.
PNF group
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation techniques will be applied
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Technique
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Technique: PNF consists of four movement patterns in two diagonals:
Flexion-left rotation and extension-right rotation Flexion-right rotation and extension-left rotation 3 PNF techniques were applied.
Combined Isotonic Contractions: This technique involves concentric, eccentric, and stabilizing contractions of a muscle group (agonist). The goal is to increase active range of motion (ROM), strength, and improve control and coordination.
Dynamic Stabilization (Stabilizing Reversal): This involves applying resistance in various directions to prevent movement, aiming to enhance dynamic stability, strength, and agonist-antagonist coordination.
Hold-Relax Technique: This relaxation method involves isometric contractions against maximum resistance without movement to increase passive ROM and reduce pain. These were applied by physiotherapist three times a week for four weeks, aiming to improve joint mobility without causing pain.
Interventions
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Mulligan Mobilization Technique
NAGs (Natural Apophyseal Glides) involve passive oscillatory movements of a spinal facet joint in an anterocranial direction, performed with the patient seated. SNAGs (Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides) maintain facet glides during active movements, aiming to reach the joint\'s end range. In SNAGs, the patient actively participates, and overpressure is applied at the end of movements to enhance the range of motion. Techniques include increasing rotation, lateral flexion, flexion, and extension. These were applied by a certified physiotherapist three times a week for four weeks, aiming to improve joint mobility without causing pain.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Technique
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Technique: PNF consists of four movement patterns in two diagonals:
Flexion-left rotation and extension-right rotation Flexion-right rotation and extension-left rotation 3 PNF techniques were applied.
Combined Isotonic Contractions: This technique involves concentric, eccentric, and stabilizing contractions of a muscle group (agonist). The goal is to increase active range of motion (ROM), strength, and improve control and coordination.
Dynamic Stabilization (Stabilizing Reversal): This involves applying resistance in various directions to prevent movement, aiming to enhance dynamic stability, strength, and agonist-antagonist coordination.
Hold-Relax Technique: This relaxation method involves isometric contractions against maximum resistance without movement to increase passive ROM and reduce pain. These were applied by physiotherapist three times a week for four weeks, aiming to improve joint mobility without causing pain.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Volunteer between the ages of 18-55
* Receiving a diagnosis of chronic neck pain by a physician
Exclusion Criteria
* Exercise therapy and/or physical therapy within the last 1 year
* History of fracture in the cervical region
* Radiculopathy, myelopathy (motor and sensory loss), or neurological impairment
* Presence of Cardiac Pacemaker
* Positive vertebrobasilar artery test
* Having a blood clotting disorder
* Presence of cancer
* Being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
* Those with systemic diseases targeting the cervical region
* Presence of active infection
18 Years
55 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Faruk Daniisman
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Faruk Danışman, Ph.D
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Univerisity
Locations
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Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Health Practice and Research Hospital
Kahramanmaraş, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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PNFvsMULLIGAN
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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