Comparing Spencer and Reverse Distraction Techniques for Treating Adhesive Capsulitis in Adults Aged 40 to 60

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.

Comparative Effects Of Spencer and Reverse Distraction Technique In Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis