Scapular Mobilization Versus Capsular Stretch

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Nov 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to compare two different treatments for people suffering from frozen shoulder, which is a condition that causes pain and limits movement in the shoulder. The study will compare scapular mobilization, a technique that helps move the shoulder blade, with posterior capsular stretching, which focuses on loosening tight tissues in the shoulder. The main goal is to see which method is more effective in reducing pain, improving movement, and helping patients feel better overall.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be between 40 and 65 years old and have been diagnosed with stage 3 frozen shoulder by a doctor. This means they have had pain and limited movement in one shoulder for at least two months. However, certain conditions, like recent surgeries or infections, will prevent someone from participating. If you decide to join, you can expect to receive one of the two treatments and will be monitored for how well it helps with your shoulder issues. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to help better understand effective treatments for frozen shoulder in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Males and females aged from 40-65 years old.
• • Diabetic and non-diabetic patients' diagnosis of stage 3 frozen shoulder (frozen phase) by an orthopedist.
• • The presence of pain and limited movement in the shoulder for at least 2 months.
• • Passive joint movements are limited when compared with the normal side.
• • Unilateral involvement.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Recent joint infection or surgery.
• • History of shoulder subluxation, dislocation, or ligamentous injury.
• • Shoulder arthroplasty.
• • Shoulder and cervical pathology.
• • Recent trauma.
• • Neurological disorders with muscle weakness in the shoulder joint.
• • Infection, pregnancy, carcinoma patients, severe cardiac or psychiatric conditions.
• • Previous shoulder surgeries to the affected shoulder.
• • Previous manipulations under anesthesia of the affected shoulder.
• • Radiological evidence for glenohumeral joint arthritis.