Which shoulder therapy wins? study pits maitland against mulligan
NCT ID NCT07062679
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two common physical therapy techniques—Maitland and Mulligan mobilization—in 46 adults with shoulder pain lasting 3 months to 1 year. The goal was to see which method better reduces pain, improves shoulder function, and boosts mental well-being. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments, and changes in pain, disability, and mood were measured over time.
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Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital Mingora Swat
Swāt, KPK, 19200, Pakistan
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