Journal of Novel Physiotherapies
Open Access

Abstract

Background & Objectives: Adhesive capsulitis was defined as â�?¥50% loss of passive movement of the shoulder joint relative to the non-affected side, in 1 or more of 3 movement directions. Muscle energy technique helps in increasing shoulder range of motion and it will release and relax muscles, and promote the bodyâ�?�?s own healing mechanisms. Mulliganâ�?�?s technique for peripheral joints combines sustained manual application of â�?�?glidingâ�? force to joint, repositioning bone positional faults. The aim of the study is to find out and compare the effect of MET and MWM to reduce pain, improve the shoulder range of motion and function in stage 2 of adhesive capsulitis. Materials & Method: The present randomized clinical trial was conducted among 30 participants who included both male and female symptomatic individuals from the age group of 40 years and above. Participants were randomly assigned into two groups of 15 each. Physical therapy treatment protocol which included Mulliganâ�?�?s MWM and MET along with conventional therapy was given for 15 days. The outcome measures recorded were pre and post 15th day of intervention using visual analogue scale, shoulder range of motion of flexion, abduction, External rotation and functional evaluation by Disability of Arm Shoulder Hand. Result: In the present study, within group analysis showed that pain relief, improved range of motion and reduced disability was statistically significant in all both the groups (p<0.0001) whereas the between group analysis revealed that Group B (Mulliganâ�?�?s mobilization) showed better outcomes as compared to Group A (MET group) in reducing pain, improving range of motion and function. Conclusion: Hence, it can be concluded that Mulliganâ�?�?s MWM is more effective in treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis than MET and Conventional therapy.

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