Comparison Of Spencer Technique And Isotonic Exercise In Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

Comparison Of Spencer Technique And Isotonic Exercise In Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

This study examines the efficacy of two forms of therapy for Adhesive Capsulitis, a condition characterized by stiffness, pain, and limited mobility in the shoulder joint. It is also commonly known as "Frozen Shoulder".

Patients between the ages of 30 and 55 were randomly assigned to one of two groups for the trial held at the Saleem Free Hospital Okara and Dar-ul-Shifa Hospital. Group 2 engaged in isotonic exercises that emphasized concentric and eccentric motions of forward flexion and extension, whereas Group 1 was given the Spencer approach, which involved seven different movements. A goniometer and the Numeric Pain Rating Scale were used to measure the range of motion and pain. SPSS 20 was used to analyze the data and assess how well the treatments worked. The findings provided light on how well manual therapy and exercise compare in terms of reducing pain and increasing shoulder movement in people with adhesive capsulitis.

Inclusion Criteria

• Both genders aged 30-55 years
• Unilateral Adhesive Capsulitis
• Pain lasting for more than one month
• Capsular pattern of motion restriction
• Diabetic patients were included.

Exclusion Criteria

• Participants with rotator cuff tear
• Rheumatoid and gouty arthritis
• Tumors of the shoulder region
• Peripheral nerve injuries
• Shoulder girdle fracture and dislocation
• History of shoulder surgery were excluded.