Effect of mulligan mobilization with ultrasound VS conventional rehabilitation for grade II supraspinatus tendinitis – Quasi experimental study

Abstract

Background: Mulligan mobilization and ultra sound application reduce the joint stiffness and improves range of motion in shoulder joint. This quasi experimental study has been undertaken to find out the results of these interventions in grade II supraspinatus tendinitis patients. Methods: Quasi experimental study comprised of total 50 male subjects divided into two groups. Subjects who diagnosed supraspinatus grade II tendinitis male subjects and referred were taken for this study. Control group received ultrasound therapy, ice cube massage and shoulder mobility exercises. Movement with mobilization with ultrasound therapy were given to experimental group. Mulligan mobilization with movement of 10 repetitions, between sets 30 seconds rest, in a week 6 sessions with 24 hrs gap between sessions. Pre and post, 1 month follow up values of outcome measures abduction and external rotation ROM of shoulder joint and SPADI were collected for statistical analysis. Results: Statistically significant improvement in all the outcomes in both the control and experimental groups except from SPADI in both groups with p < 0.05. There was statistically significant difference in post mean values of shoulder abduction, external rotation ROM and SPADI in experimental group when compared to control group with p < 0.05. Conclusion: Mulligan's movement with mobilization produces significant improvement in reduction in pain, functional activities, and improved range of motion of abduction and external rotation of shoulder joint supraspinatus tendinitis grade II male subjects.

Keywords

• Mulligan's mobilization
• Ultra sound
• Grade II supraspinatus tendinitis
• Male
• Quasi experimental study