In 2021, Manzoor, et. al., conducted quasi-experimental study, at the Physiotherapy Department of Mayo Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, aimed to compare the effectiveness of muscle energy technique and Mulligan mobilization in patients experiencing non-specific neck pain.

The study, conducted from March to September 2017, involved participants of any gender with non-specific neck pain, divided into two groups. Group 1 received muscle energy technique, while Group 2 underwent Mulligan mobilization. Pain intensity, neck functional status, and cervical range of motion were assessed before and after the respective treatments. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 21.

Among the 56 participants, 50% were allocated to each group, with an overall mean age of 36.89±9.28 years. Group 2, receiving Mulligan mobilization, demonstrated significantly greater improvements in pain intensity, functional status, and neck extension range of motion compared to Group 1 (p<0.05).

The findings of this study suggest that Mulligan mobilization may be a more effective intervention for managing non-specific neck pain compared to muscle energy technique. This research contributes valuable insights to the field of physical therapy, emphasizing the potential benefits of Mulligan mobilization in enhancing outcomes for individuals with non-specific neck pain.

Reference: Manzoor, A., Anwar, N., Khalid, K., Haider, R., Saghir, M., & Javed, M. A. (2021). Comparison of effectiveness of muscle energy technique with Mulligan mobilization in patients with non-specific neck pain. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 71(6), 1532-1524.