Abstract: Objective To observe the clinical effects of Mulligan dynamic joint mobilization in the treatment of traumatic periarthritis of shoulder in the elderly. Methods From June 2019 to September 2020,60 elderly patients with traumatic periarthritis of shoulder were selected from Department of Traditional Medicine of Jiangsu Province Gerintric Hospital,and they were divided into the observation group(n=30)and the control group(n=30).The control group was given exercise therapy and joint mobilization,while the observation group was given exercise therapy and Mulligan dynamic joint mobilization. Each group was treated once a day,5 times a week,for 6 weeks.The visual analogue scale (VAS) of shoulder pain and the Constant-Murley shoulder function rating scale were used to evaluate the function and efficacy of the patients before and after 6 weeks of treatment. Results After 6 weeks of treatment,the score of VAS in both groups was significantly decreased,while Constant-Murley score was significantly increased (P<0.05), especially in the observation group (P<0.05). Conclusions Mulligan dynamic joint mobilization is effective in the treatment of traumatic periarthritis of shoulder in the elderly,which is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

Key words: Mulligan dynamic joint mobilization, traumatic periarthritis of shoulder, joint mobilization, exercise therapy, aged