Introduction: Lateral epicondylitis is a musculoskeletal condition caused by overuse and usually occurs at the tendon of origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle. It manifests as pain on the lateral side of the elbow in persons between the ages of 35 and 54. The pain occurs with repetitive movements of the elbow joint, e.g. when using a computer mouse, doing housework and during sporting activities. In 80–90% of patients, the condition improves spontaneously without treatment. In the remaining patients, it is necessary to choose an appropriate physiotherapy method to relieve the pain and improve the range of motion of the elbow joint. Mulligan mobilisation with movement is one of the treatment methods that uses joint gliding in combination with or without joint motion to relieve pain and improve range of motion. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review the literature to investigate the effectiveness of Mulligan mobilisation with movement in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Methods: The literature was searched in PubMed and CINAHL databases using the keywords: lateral epicondylitis and mobilisation with movement. Results: Six studies were analysed using inclusion and exclusion criteria. The studies were published between 2005 and 2023 and included a total of 372 patients. The duration of treatment ranged from a minimum of one week to a maximum of six weeks. Five of the studies reported a reduction in pain and an improvement in elbow joint function. Discussion and conclusion: The literature review shows that the studies reported significant effects of Mulligan mobilisation with movement on pain reduction, improvement in joint function and improvement in hand grip strength compared to the control group. However, most studies found no significant differences compared to other physical therapy methods. Future research on the most effective Mulligan's mobilisation technique with movement is needed, as well as investigation of its long-term effects.
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