The aim of the study is to determine the effects of the myofascial arm pull with and without active release technique on pain, ROM and disability in adhesive capsulitis.
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), a painful disorder caused by capsular inflammation that results in fibrosis and rigidity of the glenohumeral joint capsule, is characterized by a progressive loss of both active and passive glenohumeral movements. Frozen shoulder can be primary (also known as idiopathic) if there is no underlying cause of disease or it can be secondary. The term "secondary frozen shoulder" is associated with injury, trauma, cardiovascular diseases, hemiparesis, or diabetes.Active release technique and myofascial arm pull technique are both effective treatment options for patients with adhesive capsulitis. These techniques help to improve range of motion and reduce pain by releasing tension and adhesions in the affected area. Active release technique focuses on releasing tension and adhesions in the soft tissues surrounding the affected joint, while the Myofascial arm pull technique aims to improve range of motion by stretching the muscle and fascia in the affected area. By incorporating these techniques into a comprehensive treatment plan, patients of adhesive capsulitis can see significant improvement in their pain, range of motion and disability. Because the method of treatment is inexpensive, findings of this study could be beneficial in revision of the clinical protocols to manage the patients of adhesive capsulitis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
38
Six weekly sessions of the treatment will be given over the course of four weeks. Baseline treatment includes Ultrasound for 10 minutes.
Six weekly sessions of the treatment will be given over the course of four weeks. Baseline treatment includes Ultrasound for 10 minutes.
Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
RECRUITINGShoulder Pain and disability index (SPADI)
Changes from Baseline. The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) was developed to measure current shoulder pain and disability in an outpatient setting. The SPADI contains 13 items that assess two domains; a 5-item subscale that measures pain and an 8-item subscale that measures disability
Time frame: 4 week
Goniometer
Changes from Baseline. Physical therapists use goniometry to objectively measure passive and active range of motion (ROM).
Time frame: 4 week
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Changes from Baseline. The NPRS is a self-reported, or clinician administered, measurement tool The scale is typically set up on a horizontal or vertical line, ranges most commonly from 0-10. 0=No pain 1 to 4=Mild pain. 5 or 6=Moderate pain 7 to 10=Severe pain
Time frame: 4 week
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