Gong Mobilization With and Without Thoracic Manipulation in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

Effects of Gong Mobilization With and Without Thoracic Manipulation on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

The study was conducted to determine effects of gong mobilization with and without thoracic manipulation on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with adhesive capsulitis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between 40 and 60 years
• Both male and female
• Clinically diagnosed with stage 2 frozen shoulder
• Hypomobility of the thoracic spine
• Unilateral or bilateral frozen shoulder with pain lasting for more than 3 month
• Shoulder ROM limited with a flexion <165°, abduction <150°, or external rotation <45°, restricted capsular pattern .
• Positive shoulder shrug sign

Exclusion Criteria:

• Shoulder Arthritis
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Metabolic bone disease in the shoulder
• Neoplastic bone disease in the shoulder
• Osteoporosis and Osteomyelitis
• Arm fracture, torn ligament around the shoulder joint, and shoulder surgery
• Rheumatoid arthritis