Scapular Mobilization With Arm Movement in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis.

Effect of Scapular Mobilization With Arm Movement on Shoulder Pain and Range of Motion and Disability in Older Adults With Adhesive Capsulitis.

50 patients with shoulder adhesive capsulitis were admitted. the patients will receive scapular mobilization (downward or upward mobilization) associated with arm movements. The percentage of improvement in shoulder ROM of flexion, abduction, and external rotation; and decrease in shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI).

Inclusion Criteria:

• The existence of unilateral adhesive capsulitis (stage II) with incapability of the participant to raise the arm more than 100 degrees in the plane of the scapula

Exclusion Criteria:

• The presence of any shoulder problem contraindicated for performing exercises to the shoulder joint, such as active inflammatory disease, cancer, active infection, recent subluxations or dislocations, fractures, and surgeries near the shoulder region.