Mulligan and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques in Individuals With Rotator Cuff Lesions

This study aims to compare the effects of Mulligan mobilization with movement (MWM) and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques on pain, functionality, proprioception, and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with rotator cuff lesions. A total of 45 participants aged 30-70 years with partial supraspinatus tears confirmed by clinical and radiological assessment will be randomly assigned to three groups: conventional physiotherapy, Mulligan + conventional physiotherapy, and PNF + conventional physiotherapy. All groups will receive a standardized three-week physiotherapy program, while the Mulligan and PNF groups will additionally undergo their respective manual therapy interventions. Outcome measures will include pain intensity (VAS), shoulder range of motion, functional disability (DASH), joint position sense, and rotator cuff-specific quality of life (RC-QoL). The study seeks to determine which manual therapy approach (Mulligan or PNF) provides superior improvements in clinical outcomes compared with conventional treatment alone.

NCT Number	NCT07294729
Lead Sponsor	Medipol University
Conditions	Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Injuries
Enrollment	45 participants
Start Date	2025-12-25
Primary Completion	2026-04-20 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-05