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Comparing Between Mulligan Technique and Active Release Technique in Treatment of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This study will be conducted to compare between Mulligan mobilization technique and Active release technique in management of non-specific chronic neck pain as regard to neck pain, cervical range of motion and neck function.
Official title: Effect of Mulligan Mobilization Technique Versus Active Release Technique on Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2026-07
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2026-07-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Conventional treatment
twelve participants will receive only the conventional physical therapy program prescribed for chronic non-specific neck pain in the form of: 1.Source of superficial heat using hot packs for 15 minutes. 2.Postural correction exercises. 3.Isometric strengthening exercises for neck muscles in all directions (Flexion, extension, side bending and rotation). 4.Stretching for common tight muscles (Trapezius, levator scapulae and sternocleidomastoid muscles). 5.Chin tuck exercises. 6.Scapular stabilization exercises
mulligan mobilization
Participant will sit comfortably supported in a chair with a neutral head and cervical spine position. Practitioner, A gentle, painless posterior-to-anterior (PA) glide will be applied to the facets (bony projections) on the spinous process or the articular pillar/cervical lamina. This glide will be maintained throughout the movement. Participant Action: While the glide will be held, the participant actively will move their neck in the direction that previously caused pain. If pain-free, the participant can gently push further into the movement restriction
active release technique
The patient will sit on a stool with hands supported on the thighs, the therapist will apply deep pressure on both sides of levator scapulae and upper trapezius muscles (over the area of tenderness) and the patient will be instructed to actively move the muscle from a shortened to lengthened position and thereby breaking adhesions.1 set of 3-5 repetitions in one session