Effectiveness of Mulligan Mobilization Technique And Cervical Stabilization Training in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain

Comparison of Effectiveness of Mulligan Mobilization Technique and Cervical Stabilization Training in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain: A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of our study is to compare the efficiency of Mulligan mobilization technique and cervical stabilization training in patients with chronic neck pain. The results obtained from the study will contribute to the planning of the treatment of patients with chronic neck pain more effectively.

The aim of our study is to compare the efficiency of Mulligan mobilization technique and cervical stabilization training in patients with chronic neck pain. The results obtained from the study will contribute to the planning of the treatment of patients with chronic neck pain more effectively.

The hypotheses we will test for this purpose; H1. Home exercise program will improve positively after treatment in patients with chronic neck pain compared to before treatment.

H2. Mulligan mobilization will improve positively after treatment in patients with chronic neck pain compared to before treatment.

H3. Cervical stabilization training will improve positively after treatment in patients with chronic neck pain compared to before treatment.

H4. Mulligan mobilization will provide more effective results in patients with chronic neck pain compared to other applications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having neck pain lasting more than 3 months
• Expressing neck pain at least 3,5/10 points and above on a Visual Analog Scale
• Being 18-65 years old
• Agree to participate in the study
• Having obtained 5/50 points and above in Neck Disability Index

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having had spinal surgery
• Other musculoskeletal problems that may affect the cervical region such as impingement, thoracic outlet and scoliosis.
• Having a diagnosed psychiatric illness
• Having benefited from physiotherapy and / or another treatment method due to spinal pain problem in the last 1 year.
• The presence of specific pathological conditions such as malignant condition, fracture, systemic rheumatoid disease.
• Any health problem that may prevent the application of evaluations and / or treatment other than those mentioned above.
• Difficulty in communication at a level that prevents the application of evaluations and / or treatment.