Title

The Effectiveness of Grade 5 Mobilizations vs. Grade 1-4 Mobilizations on Mechanical Neck Pain: A Clinically Appraised Topic

Author

Andrew J. Eyster, Messiah University
Edgar D. Garcia, Messiah University
Jared W. McCrillis, Messiah University
Sean D. Smith, Messiah University
Michael E. Lehr, Messiah University

Date of Award

Spring 2022

Document Type

Project Open Access

Abstract

• From 2000 to 2010, mechanical neck pain (MNP) prevalence ranged from 30% to 50% in adults. Other data suggests that 46% to 54% of every adult will experience some form of neck pain during their lives.

• Non-thrust mobilizations (NTM) and Thrust mobilizations (TM) are among the common interventions used in manual therapy in treatment of MNP.

• The evidence accumulated for this clinically appraised topic (CAT) suggests high clinical variability among the effectiveness in NTM and TM among adults with mechanical neck pain.

Comments

This project was part of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA.

Recommended Citation

Eyster, Andrew J.; Garcia, Edgar D.; McCrillis, Jared W.; Smith, Sean D.; and Lehr, Michael E., "The Effectiveness of Grade 5 Mobilizations vs. Grade 1-4 Mobilizations on Mechanical Neck Pain: A Clinically Appraised Topic" (2022). Physical Therapy Student Scholarship. 4.
https://mosaic.messiah.edu/pt_st/4