What is Bowenwork®? A systematic review.
Christine Hansen, Ruth E Taylor-Piliae
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22087611Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 50Years - 80Years
All Genders
ID07047846
Bowen Technique Versus Dynamic Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis
Led by University of Lahore · Updated on 2025-07-02
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Research Sites
16 weeks
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University of Lahore
Lead Sponsor
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University of Lahore Hospital (ULH)
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are conducting a randomized controlled trial to study patients aged 50 to 80 years with diabetic Grade 2 or 3 adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. The trial compares the effects of Bowen technique combined with routine physical therapy versus dynamic soft tissue mobilization (DSTM) combined with routine physical therapy. The goal is to evaluate changes in pain, range of motion, and functional disability over six weeks to better understand treatment options for this condition. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. The experimental group receives Bowen technique along with routine physiotherapy including range of motion (ROM) exercises, stretching, strengthening, and scapular stabilization. The control group receives dynamic soft tissue mobilization combined with similar routine physical therapy exercises. Both groups attend 12 sessions, three times per week, over six weeks. The study is single-blinded with the assessor unaware of group assignments. Participants will be assessed at baseline, week 3, and week 6 for pain using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), range of motion with a goniometer, and functional impairment using SPADI scores. Throughout the study, adherence to therapy sessions will be monitored. The primary outcomes focus on changes in pain, range of motion, and disability from baseline to week 6. The entire study is expected to complete within nine months after approval, with ongoing safety and progress monitoring.
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Brief Title
Bowen Technique Versus Dynamic Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis
Who Can Participate
Age: 50Years - 80Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed patients aged 50 to 80 years
- Grade 2 or 3 adhesive capsulitis (frozen and thawing stages)
- Patients willing to participate in the study
- Only diabetic patients
You will not qualify if you...
- Major mental health problems
- History of shoulder surgery or other shoulder diseases such as rotator cuff tear, subacromial impingement syndrome, shoulder labral tear
- Use of oral or intra-articular steroids or cortisone injections in the past 3 months
- Rotator cuff tears, other shoulder ligament injuries, arthritis related to shoulder, malignancy
- Adhesive capsulitis secondary to fractures, dislocation, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, neurological disorder
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive either Bowen technique or Dynamic Soft Tissue Mobilization along with routine physiotherapy. Both treatments are delivered twice weekly for six weeks to improve pain, range of motion, and functional ability.
12 treatment sessions over 6 weeks (2 sessions per week)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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UOL Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
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Dr farrukh Murtaza Physical Therapist, Phd (PT)*
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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