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The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to investigate the effects of a combined rehabilitation program consisting of Mulligan Mobilization with Movement (MWM), Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE), and core stabilization exercises in individuals with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
Does the combination of Mulligan mobilization, Pain Neuroscience Education, and core stabilization exercises reduce pain in individuals with adhesive capsulitis? Does this combined intervention improve shoulder range of motion, shoulder function, quality of life, scapular dyskinesis, and pain catastrophizing compared with conventional physical therapy?
Participants diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will receive Mulligan mobilization, Pain Neuroscience Education, and core stabilization exercises, while the control group will receive conventional physical therapy, including TENS, hot-pack application, passive joint mobilization, and stretching exercises. Both groups will participate in treatment sessions three times per week for six weeks. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the 6-week intervention period.
Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is a musculoskeletal disorder characterized by shoulder pain, progressive restriction of active and passive range of motion, and functional disability. The condition negatively affects activities of daily living and quality of life and is most frequently observed in individuals between 40 and 65 years of age. Despite the widespread use of conventional physiotherapy interventions, optimal treatment strategies remain under investigation.
Mulligan Mobilization with Movement (MWM) is a manual therapy technique that combines sustained accessory joint glides with active pain-free movement. Previous studies have demonstrated beneficial effects of Mulligan mobilization on pain reduction and functional improvement in individuals with adhesive capsulitis. Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) is an educational approach designed to improve patients' understanding of pain mechanisms and reduce maladaptive beliefs related to pain. Core stabilization exercises, particularly those based on Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) principles, aim to improve postural control, neuromuscular coordination, and movement efficiency.
Although the effectiveness of Mulligan mobilization has been investigated in patients with adhesive capsulitis, there is limited evidence regarding the use of Pain Neuroscience Education in this population, and the effects of DNS-based core stabilization exercises have not been adequately studied. Furthermore, no previous study has examined the combined effects of Mulligan mobilization, Pain Neuroscience Education, and core stabilization exercises in individuals with adhesive capsulitis.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the short-term effects of a combined intervention consisting of Mulligan mobilization, Pain Neuroscience Education, and core stabilization exercises on pain intensity, shoulder range of motion, shoulder function, pain catastrophizing, scapular dyskinesis, core stability, and health-related quality of life in individuals with adhesive capsulitis.
Participants diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis will be randomly allocated to one of two groups. The experimental group will receive Mulligan mobilization, Pain Neuroscience Education, and DNS-based core stabilization exercises. The control group will receive conventional physical therapy consisting of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), hot-pack application, passive joint mobilization, and stretching exercises. Both groups will participate in treatment sessions three times per week for six weeks. Assessments will be conducted at baseline and after completion of the intervention period.
The findings of this study may contribute to the development of a more comprehensive rehabilitation approach for individuals with adhesive capsulitis and provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of combining manual therapy, pain education, and core stabilization strategies in clinical practice.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Experimental - Combined Treatment Group | Experimental | Mulligan Mobilization + Pain Neuroscience Education + Core Stabilization Exercises |
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| Active Comparator - Conventional Physical Therapy Group | Active Comparator | Conventional Physical Therapy (TENS + hot-pack + ROM Exercises + Stretching Exercises) |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) | Behavioral | Participants will receive Pain Neuroscience Education focused on the biopsychosocial nature of pain, central sensitization, the distinction between pain and tissue damage, and strategies to reduce fear of movement. The initial educational session will last approximately 15-20 minutes, followed by 5-10 minute reinforcement sessions throughout the intervention period. Education will be delivered through verbal explanations and interactive discussion. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Pain Intensity | Pain intensity during movement will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity. | Baseline and week 6 |
| Shoulder Function | Shoulder pain, function, and patient satisfaction will be evaluated using the Penn Shoulder Score (PSS). Higher scores indicate better shoulder function. | Baseline and week 6 |
| Shoulder Range of Motion | Active shoulder flexion, abduction, internal rotation, and external rotation range of motion will be measured using a goniometer. | Baseline and week 6 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Pain Catastrophizing | Pain-related catastrophic thinking will be assessed using the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS). Higher scores indicate greater pain catastrophizing. | Baseline and week 6 |
| Core Stability |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Dilay Döner | Contact | +90 0535 019 58 83 | dilay.doner@std.yeditepe.edu.tr |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Life Med Tıp Merkezi | Recruiting | Istanbul | Turkey (Türkiye) |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| Background | Sullivan MJL, Bishop SR, Pivik J. The Pain Catastrophizing Scale: Development and validation. Psychological Assessment. 1995;7(4):524-532. | ||
| 16596890 | Background | Leggin BG, Michener LA, Shaffer MA, Brenneman SK, Iannotti JP, Williams GR Jr. The Penn shoulder score: reliability and validity. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2006 Mar;36(3):138-51. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2006.36.3.138. | |
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| Mulligan Mobilization With Movement (MWM) | Procedure | Participants will receive Mulligan Mobilization with Movement techniques applied to the glenohumeral joint, including posterolateral glide with active abduction, inferior glide with shoulder flexion, and posterior glide with internal rotation. Mobilizations will be performed within a pain-free range of motion. Each technique will be administered in 3 sets of 10 repetitions with 30 seconds of rest between sets. Treatment will be provided three times per week for six weeks |
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| Core Stabilization Exercises | Behavioral | Participants will perform Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)-based core stabilization exercises. The program will include diaphragmatic breathing, supine 90/90 positioning, abdominal bracing, and progression to dead bug, bird-dog, and modified plank exercises as tolerated. Exercises will be performed in 2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions with 10-20 second isometric holds. Progression will occur from stable to unstable surfaces and from static to dynamic activities |
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| Conventional Physical Therapy | Other | Participants in the control group will receive conventional physical therapy consisting of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) applied at a sensory level for 20 minutes, hot-pack application for 20 minutes, passive shoulder joint mobilization exercises, pendulum exercises, and wand exercises. Treatment sessions will be conducted three times per week for six weeks. |
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Core stability and neuromuscular control will be assessed using the Sahrmann Core Stability Test.
| Baseline and week 6 |
| Change in Scapular Dyskinesis | Scapular movement patterns and dyskinesis will be evaluated using the Scapular Dyskinesis Test. | Baseline and week 6 |
| Change in Health-Related Quality of Life | Health-related quality of life will be assessed using the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12). | Baseline and week 6 |
| Background |
| Razzaq A, Nadeem RD, Akhtar M, Ghazanfar M, Aslam N, Nawaz S. Comparing the effects of muscle energy technique and mulligan mobilization with movements on pain, range of motion, and disability in adhesive capsulitis. J Pak Med Assoc. 2022 Jan;72(1):13-16. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.1360. |
| 23037929 | Background | Doner G, Guven Z, Atalay A, Celiker R. Evalution of Mulligan's technique for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. J Rehabil Med. 2013 Jan;45(1):87-91. doi: 10.2340/16501977-1064. |
| ID | Term |
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| D002062 | Bursitis |
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| D007592 | Joint Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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| D009068 | Movement |
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| D010829 | Physiological Phenomena |
| D009142 | Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena |
| D055687 | Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena |
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