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Comparative Effects Of Spencer and Reverse Distraction Technique In Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-12-27
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to compare the effects of two physical therapy techniques, Spencer technique and reverse distraction technique, in patients with adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. This condition causes shoulder stiffness, pain, and significant loss of movement, typically affecting people around age 55. The study is a randomized clinical trial involving 50 patients to evaluate which technique better addresses pain, range of motion, function, muscle strength, disability, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive the Spencer technique, and the other will receive the reverse distraction technique. Both treatments involve physical therapy sessions scheduled three times per week for six weeks, with each session lasting about 40 minutes. The Spencer technique includes three sets of 10 repetitions with rest between sets, while the reverse distraction technique includes specific shoulder movements such as abduction, flexion, and external rotation, also with 10 repetitions each. During the study, patients will be assessed before and after the treatment period using measures such as the numerical pain rating scale, universal goniometer for range of motion, the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Data will be analyzed to compare changes in these outcomes between groups. The trial is designed to last about ten months from start to finish, with regular monitoring of progress and effects throughout the six-week intervention.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparative Effects Of Spencer and Reverse Distraction Technique In Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age group 40-60 years
- Male and female
- Positive Capsular pattern (external rotation more limited than abduction, which is more limited than internal rotation)
- Limitation in shoulder range of motion: flexion less than 180, abduction less than 180, external rotation less than 50 degrees
- Patients in stage 2 and 3 of adhesive capsulitis
You will not qualify if you...
- History of surgery on the affected shoulder
- Fractures around the shoulder
- Neurological disorders that affect muscle activity
- Systemic arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoporosis
- Disorders of the cervical spine
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive either the Spencer technique or the reverse distraction technique to treat adhesive capsulitis.
3 visits per week (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Johar Pain Relief Center
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54782
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Research Team
M
Minal Mushtaq, MS-DPT
R
Rabiya Noor, PHD
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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