Efeitos do conceito Mulligan na dor e incapacidade em pessoas com síndrome do ombro doloroso

Abstract

Introduction: Painful Shoulder Syndrome (PSS) is characterized by pain and functional limitation resulting from the anatomical and biomechanical impairment of the shoulder, it is a common complaint that generates functional incapacities. The Mulligan Concept technique is a type of manual therapy with the benefits of immediate pain elimination or mobility limitations. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of the Mulligan Mobilization with Movement Technique (MWM) on pain and disability in people with PSS. Methodology: This is a quasi-experimental and quantitative study, with 137 participants. An evaluation sheet was used to obtain personal data related to shoulder dysfunction; the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) to assess functional capacity; and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to quantify pain intensity. The intervention consisted of one session, participants were evaluated before, immediately after and 7 days after the application. The significance level adopted was 5% (p<0,05). Results: The average age was 27,77 (±11,97) years. Pain was significantly reduced and with a prolonged effect for 7 days (p<0,001). Functional incapacity also improved (p<0,001). Conclusion: The shoulder MWM technique resulted in a meaningful improvement in pain and functional disability in participants with PSS, including benefits that lasted for 7 days. Thus, it is believed that the Mulligan concept technique should be included in the physical therapy treatment of PSS, given that it provides fascinating effects on the restrictions and incapacities of these patients.