Mobilização articular do Conceito Mulligan reduz a dor e incapacidade funcional nas lesões do ombro

Abstract

Introduction: Shoulder injuries are prevalent conditions that cause pain and functional limitation, significantly impacting quality of life. The Mulligan Concept aims to restore joint alignment, with the objective of correcting positional faults that limit physiological movements. Objective: To evaluate the acute and chronic effects of Mulligan Concept mobilization with movement (MWM) on pain and functional disability in individuals with shoulder injuries. Methodology: A quasi-experimental, descriptive, and quantitative study conducted with 230 participants. The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) was used to assess pain and functional capacity, and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to quantify pain. The intervention consisted of one session with a sustained and passive joint glide applied to the joint. Participants were evaluated before, immediately after, and 7 days following this application. Results: The average age of the participants was 26.32 years. Pain and functional disability were significantly reduced and with a prolonged effect of 7 days (p<0.001). Conclusion: The shoulder MWM technique resulted in a significant improvement in pain and functional disability of the participants, including benefits that lasted for 7 days. It is believed that the Mulligan Concept should be included in the physiotherapeutic treatment of individuals with shoulder injuries.