Scapular Repeated Contractions Facilitation Versus Hold-relax Techniques in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

Effects of Scapular Repeated Contractions Facilitation Versus Hold-relax Techniques on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

The study was conducted to determine the effects of scapular repeated contractions facilitation versus hold-relax techniques on pain, range of motion and functional disability in patients with adhesive capsulitis

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed stage 2 of Adhesive Capsulitis (>4-12 months)
• Difficulties in 2 or more movements: external rotation, abduction, flexion or internal rotation presenting limitation of more than 30 degrees
• Patients having diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus type 2
• Capsular pattern of restriction
• Unilateral involvement of the shoulder
• Patients who are not taking any pain killer

Exclusion Criteria:

• Surgical history of affected shoulder
• History of trauma or fracture in affected shoulder
• Cervical neuropathy or any other disorders of cervical spine, elbow and wrist
• Any Neurological disorders such as stroke or parkinsonism
• Any systemic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and malignancies in shoulder region
• Intra-articular injection
• Open wound or skin infection
• Manipulation under anesthesia
• Recurrent dislocation or subluxation
• Shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tear, or tendon calcification