Clinical efficacy of joint mobilization for shoulder impingement syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Gayeong Lee, Hyeonjun Woo, Yunhee Han, Seungkwan Choi, Jungho Jo, Junghan Lee, Seojae Jeon and Wonbae Ha

PLOS ONE, 2026, vol. 21, issue 7, 1-24

Abstract: Background: No systematic review has examined the clinical effectiveness of mobilization for shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS). We aimed to evaluate clinical effectiveness for the use of mobilization in SIS. Methods: PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library were searched for studies published up to April 30, 2023. Randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effectiveness of mobilization for SIS were included. Literature was extracted using Endnote 20, and the risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool 2.0. A meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.4. This study was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Results: Nineteen randomized controlled trials (956 participants) were selected based on the inclusion criteria. Adding mobilization to traditional physical therapy reduced pain (mean difference [MD]=1.72, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.91 to 2.53, I2 = 97%, p

Date: 2026
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