NCT07103954

MCKENZIE EXERCISES VERSUS MULLIGAN MOBILIZATION IN TEXT NECK SYNDROME

Comparative Effects of McKenzie Exercises vs. Mulligan Mobilization on Pain, Craniovertebral Angle, Functional Disability in Text Neck Syndrome

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 64 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Lahore · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Neck pain is an important public health issue that affects the whole population. Consequently, there is a significant decrease in the quality of work and life and can have a negative socioeconomic impact on both individuals and society. For the treatment of pain in the spine and extremities, especially the neck, the McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MMDT) is a popular choice. Mulligan mobilization approach was found to be beneficial for both pain and functioning in individuals with mechanical neck discomfort.

Detailed description

Text Neck Syndrome, commonly referred to as turtle neck posture, is the fourth leading cause of disability globally. Different exercises and techniques have been implemented to manage it. Individually, there have been several studies conducted on McKenzie exercises and Mulligan mobilization. This study will provide valuable insights into the comparative effectiveness of McKenzie exercises and Mulligan mobilization for text neck syndrome. This study's findings will contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines for managing TNS, enhancing clinical decision-making, and improving patient outcomes.

Conditions

• Neck Pain
• Text Neck Posture
• Text Neck Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	McKenzie Exercises plus Conventional Physical Therapy	First of all conventional physical therapy is applied. For this we will use transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and hot pack, positioned over the neck region, for 15-20 minutes. This will help in improving blood flow and increasing muscle activation. For McKenzie exercises, the participant will be in a comfortable sitting posture with proper back support. He will be asked to perform the following exercises: 1. Retraction in supine and sitting positions 2. Retraction with patient and therapist overpressure 3. Retraction with extension and rotation 4. Rotation with patient and therapist overpressure 5. Lateral flexion 6. Lateral flexion with patient and therapist overpressure • All these exercises will be done with a hold of one or two seconds and the movement is then repeated for five to six times.
OTHER	Mulligan Mobilization with Conventional Physical Therapy	First of all conventional physical therapy is applied. For this we will use transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and hot pack, positioned over the neck region, for 15-20 minutes. This will help in improving blood flow and increasing muscle activation. The Mulligan mobilization, the patient will be seated in a comfortable position on a chair and the therapist stood behind to perform the mulligan mobilization. A gliding force will be applied by the therapist on the patient's spinous process or on the facet joint of the superior vertebra of the target segment for treatment. This gliding force will be maintained by the therapist. Then the patient will move his head towards the painful side (flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral flexion), and more pressure will be applied by the patient at the end of active movement. The Mulligan mobilization will be repeated 10 times for 3 sets.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-05-01
• Primary completion: 2025-10-01
• Completion: 2025-11-01
• First posted: 2025-08-05
• Last updated: 2025-08-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan