Optimizing Physiotherapeutic Effects With the Maitland Mobilization Technique to Boost the Functional Capacities of a Rotator Cuff Syndrome Patient: A Case Report

• Published in: Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-07, Vol.16 (7), p.e65341
• Main Authors: Sonone, Samiksha V, Patil, Deepali S
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Case reports; Injuries; Intervention; Manipulative therapy; Mobility; Pain; Physical therapy; Range of motion; Rehabilitation; Rotator cuff; Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation-TENS
• ISSN: 2168-8184; 2168-8184
• DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65341

Rotator cuff (RC) muscles give the shoulder joint stability in addition to movement. The case report outlines the physical rehabilitation therapy, condition evaluation, and diagnostic testing that was given to a 62-year-old female field worker who had been complaining of pain in her left shoulder. To improve functional mobility and lessen discomfort, the patient underwent physiotherapy. In this instance, a physical therapy program was put in place to treat rotator cuff syndrome (RCS), enhance range of motion (ROM), and promote long-term recovery. Part of the assessment included a detailed examination of the biomechanics and potential mitigating variables for the persistent problems. The intervention plan's multimodal approach comprised physical therapy, stretching, and strengthening exercises, as well as patient counseling and health management education. Throughout the physiotherapy sessions, the patient's functional mobility improved and their level of discomfort gradually decreased. This case adds to the body of knowledge regarding successful physiotherapy techniques for RC injuries by emphasizing the value of a comprehensive approach to help patients with chronic shoulder pain achieve favorable outcomes. It also highlights how crucial it is to treat chronic RCS with a customized physical therapy program that takes into account the patient's unique preferences and characteristics that can exacerbate the problem.