Efficacy of mobilization with movement (MWM) for shoulder conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the effects of mobilization with movement (MWM) on pain, range of motion (ROM), and disability in the management of shoulder musculoskeletal disorders.

Methods

Six databases and Scopus, were searched for randomized control trials. The ROB 2.0 tool was used to determine risk-of-bias and GRADE used for quality of evidence. Meta-analyses were performed for the sub-category of frozen shoulder and shoulder pain with movement dysfunction to evaluate the effect of MWM in isolation or in addition to exercise therapy and/or electrotherapy when compared with other conservative interventions.

Results

Out of 25 studies, 21 were included in eight separate meta-analyses for pain, ROM, and disability in the two sub-categories. For frozen shoulder, the addition of

SUBMITTER: Satpute K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8865120 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature