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Effects of Gong's mobilization applied to shoulder joint on shoulder abduction
Gong W, Lee H, Lee Y
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2011 Jun;23(3):391-393
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to verify the effects of Gong's mobilization on shoulder abduction range of motion (ROM). SUBJECTS: In this study, 57 male and female adults whose shoulder abduction ROM was limited to 120 degree or less were selected and separated into a Gong's mobilization group (n = 28) and anterior to posterior gliding group (n = 29). METHODS: Gong's mobilization and an anterior to posterior gliding were repeated 10 to 15 times. A goniometer was used to measure the shoulder abduction ROM. RESULTS: Both Gong's mobilization and anterior to posterior gliding were effective in increasing shoulder abduction ROM, but the effect of Gong's mobilization was greater. CONCLUSION: Gong's mobilization is a useful treatment alternative in the clinical setting because it has an immediate effect and it can be done in the sitting position.

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