Mulligan Concept Research and Evidence

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsJun 2020Low journal impact

Short-term Effects of Mulligan's Mobilization With Movement on Pain, Function, and Emotional Aspects in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Case Series.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationAug 2020Medium journal impact

Acute Effects of Hip Mobilization With Movement Technique on Pain and Biomechanics in Females With Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders18/10/2019Medium journal impact

The effect of mobilization with movement on pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized double-blind controlled trial.

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeApr 2024Medium journal impact

Dosage of joint mobilization for the management of patients with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: A scoping review.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2018Medium journal impact

The immediate effects of two manual therapy techniques on ankle musculoarticular stiffness and dorsiflexion range of motion in people with chronic ankle rigidity: A randomized clinical trial.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation JournalAug 2021High journal impact

Effectiveness of Mobilization of the Talus and Distal Fibula in the Management of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain.

PM&RFeb 2025Low journal impact

Mobilization with movement is effective for improving ankle range of motion and walking ability in individuals after stroke: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2018Medium journal impact

Short-term effects of mobilisation with movement in patients with post-traumatic stiffness of the knee joint.

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2022Medium journal impact

The Efficacy of the Mulligan Concept to Treat Meniscal Pathology: A Systematic Review.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2021Medium journal impact

A comparison of mobilization and mobilization with movement on pain and range of motion in people with lateral ankle sprain: A randomized clinical trial.

Physiotherapy JournalMar 2020Low journal impact

Erratum to "Effectiveness of Mulligan's mobilization with movement techniques on pain and disability of peripheral joints: a systematic review with meta-analysis between 2008-2017" [Physiotherapy 105 (March (1)) (2019) 1-9].

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Comparison of muscle energy technique and mobilization with movement to reduce pain and improve functional status in subjects with anterior innominate ilio-sacral dysfunction.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeJul 2018Medium journal impact

Effect of a novel mobilization with movement procedure on anterolateral ankle impingement - A case report.

Physical Therapy in SportMar 2021Medium journal impact

The effectiveness of mobilization with movement on pain, balance and function following acute and sub acute inversion ankle sprain - A randomized, placebo controlled trial.

Journal of PhysiotherapyOct 2024Medium journal impact

In people with shoulder pain, mobilisation with movement and exercise improves function and pain more than sham mobilisation with movement and exercise: a randomised trial.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation07/05/2026Medium journal impact

Comparative effects of neural mobilization, mulligan, and maitland mobilization techniques in patients with tennis elbow: A randomized clinical trial.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy28/07/2026Medium journal impact

Letter to the editor: comparative short-term effects of oscillatory mobilization and Mulligan MWM on pain, disability, and range of motion among De Quervain's tenosynovitis patients.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics2023Low journal impact

Immediate Effects of Mulligan Mobilization on Elbow Proprioception in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Single-Blind Study.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeAug 2018Medium journal impact

A comparison of two manual physical therapy approaches and electrotherapy modalities for patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized three arm clinical trial.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders12/11/2020Medium journal impact

The inclusion of mobilisation with movement to a standard exercise programme for patients with rotator cuff related pain: a randomised, placebo-controlled protocol trial.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeOct 2018Medium journal impact

Effect of mobilization with movement on lateral knee pain due to proximal tibiofibular joint hypomobility.

NeuroRehabilitationMar 2025Medium journal impact

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Mulligan Mobilization with Movement on Pain, Range of Motion, Function, and Flexibility in Patients with Sciatica.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2023Medium journal impact

A randomized controlled trial on pain, grip strength, and functionality in lateral elbow pain: Mulligan vs muscle energy techniques.

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeFeb 2019Medium journal impact

The effectiveness of Mulligan's mobilisation with movement (MWM) on peripheral joints in musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions: A systematic review.

Journal of Clinical Medicine24/11/2025High journal impact

Mulligan Mobilization Combined with Conventional Therapy vs. Conventional Care Alone in Patients with Rotator Cuff Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyFeb 2018Medium journal impact

THE UTILIZATION OF MULLIGAN CONCEPT THORACIC SUSTAINED NATURAL APOPHYSEAL GLIDES ON PATIENTS CLASSIFIED WITH SECONDARY IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME: A MULTI-SITE CASE SERIES.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationSep 2022Medium journal impact

Mobilization With Movement as Therapy to Reduce Knee Pain and Increase Knee Range of Motion.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal RehabilitationMay 2025Medium journal impact

Effects of instrument-assisted manipulation and mobilization with movement in chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Topics in Stroke RehabilitationMay 2020Medium journal impact

Four-week training involving self-ankle mobilization with movement versus calf muscle stretching in patients with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled study.

Journal of Clinical Medicine31/05/2026High journal impact

The Effectiveness of Cervical Spine and Diaphragm Manual Therapy Combined with Breathing Re-Education Exercises on Musculoskeletal, Respiratory and Psychophysiological Outcomes in Patients with Non-Specific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Scientific Reports04/02/2025High journal impact

Comparative effects of gong's mobilization and mobilization with movement in patients with adhesive capsulitis: a randomized clinical trial.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyApr 2023Medium journal impact

Short term effect of spinal mobilization with movement (MWM) on pulmonary functions in nonsmokers with thoracic hyperkyphosis: a randomized single-blinded controlled trial.

Clinical Rehabilitation2021Medium journal impact

Long term efficacy of mobilisation with movement on pain and functional status in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised clinical trial.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders13/02/2019Medium journal impact

Effects of mobilisation with movement (MWM) on anatomical and clinical characteristics of chronic ankle instability: a randomised controlled trial protocol.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyAug 2022Medium journal impact

Investigating the effects of mobilization with movement and exercise on pain modulation processes in shoulder pain - a single cohort pilot study with short-term follow up.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders2026Medium journal impact

Efficacy of mobilization with movement in chronic shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials.

Physiotherapy JournalMar 2019Low journal impact

Effectiveness of Mulligan's mobilization with movement techniques on pain and disability of peripheral joints: a systematic review with meta-analysis between 2008-2017.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation2026Medium journal impact

Comparison of tissue flossing and mobilization with movement effects on motion, vertical jump, gait, and balance.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

The effects of the addition of Mulligan mobilization with movement to exercise on elbow pain and function associated with lateral elbow tendinopathy.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2019Medium journal impact

The effect of Mulligan mobilization on pain and life quality of patients with Rotator cuff syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Clinical Medicine29/11/2023High journal impact

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.

Chiropractic & Manual Therapies22/03/2026Medium journal impact

Mobilization with movement enhances early rehabilitation outcomes in knee osteoarthritis: a six-week randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy10/09/2025Medium journal impact

Comparative short-term effects of oscillatory mobilization and mulligan MWM on pain, disability, and range of motion among De Quervain's tenosynovitis patients- a randomized clinical trial.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyDec 2021Medium journal impact

Effects of Mulligan Mobilization with Movement in Subacute Lateral Ankle Sprains: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyFeb 2022Medium journal impact

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

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeApr 2022Medium journal impact

Conservative management of De Quervain's tendinopathy with an orthopedic manual physical therapy approach emphasizing first CMC manipulation: a retrospective case series.

Musculoskeletal CareMar 2021Medium journal impact

The effect of Mulligan's mobilization with movement following total knee arthroplasty: Protocol of a single-blind randomized controlled trial.

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2021Medium journal impact

Serial Within-Session Improvements in Ankle Dorsiflexion During Clinical Interventions Including Mobilization-With-Movement and A Novel Manipulation Intervention - A Case Series.

Clinical RehabilitationOct 2018Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of mobilization with movement (Mulligan concept techniques) on low back pain: a systematic review.

Topics in Stroke RehabilitationMar 2019Medium journal impact

Four-week training involving ankle mobilization with movement versus static muscle stretching in patients with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial.

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