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Effect of Adding Latissimus Dorsi Myofascial Release to Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Pain, Disability, and Range of Motion in Adhesive Capsulitis
Led by Ibadat International University, Islamabad · Updated on 2026-05-14
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
9 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of scapular proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) alone versus PNF combined with latissimus dorsi myofascial release on pain, range of motion, and functional disability in patients with stage II adhesive capsulitis; a condition characterized by capsular stiffness, pain, and restricted shoulder mobility, with outcomes assessed using NPRS, goniometry, and SPADI over a 6-week intervention period.
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Official Title
Effect of Adding Latissimus Dorsi Myofascial Release to Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Pain, Disability, and Range of Motion in Adhesive Capsulitis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 35 and 70 years
- Male or female participants
- Diagnosed with stage II stiffening phase of frozen shoulder
- Pain intensity of 4 or greater on Numeric Pain Rating Scale during shoulder movement
- Unilateral shoulder involvement
- Presence of capsular pattern with external rotation greater than abduction and internal rotation limitation
- Positive Apley's Scratch Test
- Limited range of motion in both directions
- Symptom duration between 3 and 9 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Secondary adhesive capsulitis due to trauma or surgery
- History of shoulder fracture or dislocation
- Bilateral frozen shoulder
- Active systemic inflammatory or neurological disease
- Intra-articular corticosteroid injection within last 3 months
- Current anticoagulation therapy or bleeding disorders
- Pregnant females
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
• Ibadat international hospital • Shaafi international hospital • South East hospital • Fauji Foundation hospital
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 44000
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Research Team
H
Hufsa Naseer, DPT, MS-PT MSK
CONTACT
F
Fatima Amjad, DPT, MS-PT Sports, PHD Scholar
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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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