Effectiveness of Maitland and Mulligan mobilization methods for adults with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Ling-Ling Li, Xinjie Hu, Yong-Hui Di, Jiao Wei
Abstract
BACKGROUND: As a serious global problem, knee osteoarthritis (KOA) often leads to pain and disability. Manual therapy is widely used as a kind of physical treatment for KOA. AIM: To explore further the efficacy of Maitland and Mulligan mobilization methods for adults with KOA. METHODS: We searched PubMed, the Cochrane Library, EMbase, Web of Science and Google Scholar from inception to September 20, 2020 to collect studies comparing Maitland and Mulligan mobilization methods in adults with KOA. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database Scale for randomized controlled trials. Data analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.0 software. RESULTS: = 0.000). CONCLUSION: Mulligan mobilization technique is a promising intervention in alleviating pain and improving function score in KOA patients.