Effect of Mobilization with Movement on Pain, Disability, and Range of Motion in Patients with Shoulder Pain and Movement Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Shoulder pain is a disabling musculoskeletal disorder worldwide. Thus, it is important to identify interventions able to improve pain and disability.

Objective

To investigate the effects of mobilization with movement (MWM) on pain, disability, and range of motion in patients with shoulder pain and movement impairment.

Methods

A systematic search of different databases was performed. The systematic review protocol has been registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023404128). A random-effects model for meta-analysis was used to determine the mean difference (MD), standardized mean differences (SMD), and 95% confidence interval for the outcome of interest.

Results

Twenty-six studies were included. Of these, eighteen were included in the meta-analysis. MWM improved

SUBMITTER: Dias D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10706990 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature