Conceito Mulligan na osteoartrose do joelho: Revisão da literatura

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a specific degenerative disease that affects synovial joints and is characterized by the gradual wear of articular cartilage. The Mulligan Concept uses techniques such as Mobilization with Movement (MWM), which is based on the correction of positional defects installed in specific affected joints. The objective of this study was to describe the application, restrictions and effects of the techniques used by the Mulligan Concept in patients with knee OA. This is a descriptive review of the literature, carried out with scientific articles on the Mulligan Concept techniques in patients with knee OA, published in English or Portuguese from 2012 to 2024, contained in the SciELO, PubMed and PEDro databases. Eleven articles were included, ten in English and one in Portuguese. The studies described the use of the Mulligan Concept techniques, especially MWM, both alone and combined with a traditional treatment program for OA. Its application resulted in improvements in pain, range of motion, static and auditory balance, muscle strength, performance of functional activities and mental health. MWM, especially when associated with recording, has proven to be a non-invasive alternative and, at the same time, an effective treatment strategy for patients with knee OA, since adequate and systematic studies indicate considerable improvements in the functionality and symptoms of these patients.