Status:
SUSPENDED
Elhafez Technique Combined With Dynamic Scapulohumeral Mobilization in Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis
Lead Sponsor:
Haytham M Elhafez
Collaborating Sponsors:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Elhafez Technique Combined with Dynamic Scapulohumeral Mobilization in Adhesive Capsulitis
Detailed Description
Elhafez Technique is an emerging rehabilitation approach that integrates axillary ultrasound, axillary laser therapy, and post-isometric facilitation (PIF) to target capsular stiffness, inflammation, ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria
- Adults aged 30-60 years diagnosed with Stage 2 (Frozen) or Stage 3 (Thawing) Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis based on American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) guidelines.
- Pain score ≥4/10 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for at least 3 months.
- Restricted external rotation of ≥25% compared to the unaffected shoulder.
- No prior shoulder injections, surgery, or physiotherapy within the last 3 months.
- Exclusion Criteria
- History of shoulder fractures, rotator cuff tears, or labral injuries.
- Systemic inflammatory conditions (e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis, Uncontrolled Diabetes).
- Neurological disorders affecting the shoulder (e.g., Stroke, Parkinson's Disease).
- Current participation in another physiotherapy intervent
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 9 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
90 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06916780
Start Date
April 9 2025
End Date
August 30 2025
Last Update
April 13 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Faculty of Physical Therapy
Dokki, Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt, 12612