Effects of Conventional Physical Therapy With and Without Scapular Stabilization Exercises in Adhesive Capsulitis.

NCT ID: NCT05403918

Last Updated: 2022-06-03

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-06-30

Study Completion Date

2023-01-01

Brief Summary

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The objective of this study will be to determine the Effects of conventional physical therapy with and without scapular stabilization exercises on pain, function, scapular dyskinesia, and proprioception in patients with adhesive capsulitis.

Detailed Description

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Adhesive capsulitis is characterized by the gradual onset of severe shoulder pain with the progressive limitation of active and passive glenohumeral range of motion. Due to capsular tightness and pain, scapular positioning and proprioception get affected. An increase in the abnormal positioning of the scapula and proprioception deficit disturbs the whole biomechanics of the shoulder joint and are the main causes of residual pain and stiffness following PT treatment.

In previous studies, several studies have reported the effects of scapular stabilization exercises on pain, ROM, and function but there is a paucity of literature available on specifically addressing scapular dyskinesis and joint position sense in patients with adhesive capsulitis. Scapular stabilization techniques will help to improve proprioception and the length-tension relationship of the scapular muscles, which may effectively reduce the time taken for the rehabilitation of the patient with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder joint.

Conditions

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Adhesive Capsulitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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conventional physiotherapy

15 patients will receive conventional physiotherapy including a hot pack, TENS, therapeutic ultrasound, shoulder anteroposterior, posteroanterior, and inferior glides followed by active and active-assisted range of motion exercises, isometric exercises, Codman's pendulum exercises, wand, pulley, and finger ladder exercises.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

conventional physiotherapy

Intervention Type OTHER

Hot pack, TENS, and therapeutic ultrasound will be applied for 10 minutes. Then glides will be given 30 x 3 times in grades III and IV. The rest of the exercises will be prescribed as 3 sets for 10 repetitions with 2 minutes of rest between sets for 6 weeks with respect to 3 sessions per week.

scapular stabilization exercises along with conventional physiotherapy

15 participants will receive conventional treatment along with scapular stabilization exercises program consisting of strengthening exercises (Middle Trapezius, Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior, and Rhomboid Muscles) and stretching exercises (Pectoralis Minor, Levator Scapulae, Upper Trapezius, Teres Major). Appropriate exercises will be given to patients according to the type of Scapular Dyskinesia.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

scapular stabilization exercises along with conventional physiotherapy

Intervention Type OTHER

Each stretch will be repeated 3 times. Each active exercise will be progressed from 3 sets of 10 reps to 3 sets of 15 reps. If the subject easily completed 3 sets of 15 reps of active exercise, they will go on to resisted exercises. These will be performed once a day, for 6 weeks, 3 sessions per week.

Interventions

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conventional physiotherapy

Hot pack, TENS, and therapeutic ultrasound will be applied for 10 minutes. Then glides will be given 30 x 3 times in grades III and IV. The rest of the exercises will be prescribed as 3 sets for 10 repetitions with 2 minutes of rest between sets for 6 weeks with respect to 3 sessions per week.

Intervention Type OTHER

scapular stabilization exercises along with conventional physiotherapy

Each stretch will be repeated 3 times. Each active exercise will be progressed from 3 sets of 10 reps to 3 sets of 15 reps. If the subject easily completed 3 sets of 15 reps of active exercise, they will go on to resisted exercises. These will be performed once a day, for 6 weeks, 3 sessions per week.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Diagnosis of idiopathic adhesive capsulitis for more than 4 months (Stage 2)
* Unilateral idiopathic adhesive capsulitis
* Shoulder Pain on NPRS ≥5
* Restricted ROM (loss of ≥ 25% relative to non-involved shoulder in one or multidirectional)
* Patients volunteered to participate in the study and signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* History of shoulder surgery or manipulation under anesthesia
* Unstable fractures, rheumatoid arthritis and those with severe joint pain unrelieved by rest
* Neurologic deficits affecting shoulder functioning during daily activities
* Pain or disorders of the cervical spine, elbow, wrist, or hand
* Other pathological conditions involving the shoulder (rotator cuff tear, tendinitis, etc.)
Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Muhammad Salman Bashir, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

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Physical therapy department, Qari Hospital, Okara.

Okara, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

Central Contacts

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Imran Amjad, PhD

Role: CONTACT

03324390125

Facility Contacts

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Muhammad Salman Bashir, PhD

Role: primary

+923334497959

References

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Reference Type BACKGROUND

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Other Identifiers

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REC/RCR & AHS/22/0119

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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