Scapular Repeated Contractions Facilitation Versus Hold-relax Techniques in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

Effects of Scapular Repeated Contractions Facilitation Versus Hold-relax Techniques on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

NCT07403409•Riphah International University

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Summary

The study was conducted to determine the effects of scapular repeated contractions facilitation versus hold-relax techniques on pain, range of motion and functional disability in patients with adhesive capsulitis

Eligibility

Age

40 - 60 years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria

•Diagnosed stage 2 of Adhesive Capsulitis (\>4-12 months)
•Difficulties in 2 or more movements: external rotation, abduction, flexion or internal rotation presenting limitation of more than 30 degrees
•Patients having diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus type 2
•Capsular pattern of restriction
•Unilateral involvement of the shoulder
•Patients who are not taking any pain killer

Exclusion Criteria

•Surgical history of affected shoulder
•History of trauma or fracture in affected shoulder
•Cervical neuropathy or any other disorders of cervical spine, elbow and wrist
•Any Neurological disorders such as stroke or parkinsonism
•Any systemic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and malignancies in shoulder region
•Intra-articular injection
•Open wound or skin infection
•Manipulation under anesthesia
•Recurrent dislocation or subluxation
•Shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tear, or tendon calcification

Locations (1)

Rasool Medical Complex Gujrat

Dhok Gujra, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Key Dates

Start Date

January 18, 2025

Primary Completion Date

May 31, 2025

Completion Date

October 30, 2025

Last Updated

February 11, 2026

Enrollment

ACTUAL participants

Conditions

Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder

Interventions

Repeated Contraction Facilitation Technique

OTHER

Hold-Relax Technique

OTHER

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COMPLETEDPHASE4

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