Kinesiotaping Along with Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement in Adhesive Capsulitis

Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping Along with Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement on Improving Pain and Function in Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder: a Randomized Controlled Trial

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining Kinesiotaping with Mulligan's mobilization with movement in treating shoulder adhesive capsulitis. Thirty patients participated in a randomized control trial, divided equally into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received Kinesiotaping, Mulligan's mobilization with movement, and conventional physiotherapy, while the control group received only Mulligan's mobilization with movement and conventional physiotherapy. Pain, range of motion, and functional outcomes were measured using a visual analogue scale, goniometer, and the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) questionnaire.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Primary adhesive capsulitis,
• Controlled diabetes mellitus,
• Restriction of movements in capsular pattern,
• Shoulder pain for more than one month.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Secondary adhesive capsulitis,
• Cancer,
• Bilateral adhesive capsulitis,
• Skin infections in the shoulder region,
• Shoulder joint infections,
• Wounds or ulcers in the shoulder region,
• Hypersensitivity to tape,
• Recent shoulder dislocation,
• Recent shoulder fractures.