| R. Dinesh*1, R. Ferdinand1, D. Kannan2, M.P. Thenmozhi3, S.Kohilavani4, K Anantharaj5, R. Vishnupriya6, S. Sathyapriya7 Corresponding Author: *1MPT Student, JKK. Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, India E-Mail: dineshramesh3595@gmail.com Authors: 1Principal, JKK Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 2,,3,4,5,6,7Professors, JKK Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai ,Tamil Nadu, India |
ABSTRACT
| Background: Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is characterized by progressive pain, stiffness, and significant restriction of range of motion (ROM) in the glenohumeral joint, resulting in substantial functional disability. Objectives of the study was to compare the effectiveness of Gong’s mobilization and Spencer’s technique, each supplemented with conventional therapy, in improving pain, range of motion, and functional disability in individuals with adhesive capsulitis. Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted on patients diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis. Participants were randomly assigned to receive Gong’s mobilization or Spencer’s technique, both groups additionally undergoing standard conventional therapy. Interventions were administered over several weeks. The study utilized certain tools for measuring outcomes Pain Evaluation: Numerical Pain Rating Scale for assessing pain levels. Range of Motion (ROM) Evaluation: Goniometry for measuring joint mobility. Results: Both Gong’s mobilization and Spencer’s technique, when combined with conventional therapy, produced significant improvements in shoulder ROM and reduction in functional disability scores. However, Gong’s mobilization demonstrated superior outcomes, with greater decreases in NPRS scores and larger mean improvements in shoulder movement compared to the Spencer’s technique. Conclusion: While both Gong’s mobilization and the Spencer’s technique, when paired with conventional Therapy, The Study Concluded that Gong’s mobilization (Group A) effectively enhance shoulder mobility and decreases pain and The comparison suggests that a particular method (Group A) may be more effective than Spencer’s technique (Group B) Reducing Disability: Decreasing disability in patients with adhesive capsulitis. Improving Outcomes: Possibly leading to better outcomes for patients with this condition. Keywords: Frozen shoulder, Gong’s mobilization, Spencer’s techniques, conventional therapy, Gonio meter, NPRS |
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