A Research Protocol on Comparative evaluation of Efficacy of Spencer Technique, Kaltenborn, Mulligan, and Maitland mobilization on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Frozen Shoulder

Pratik Phansopkar, Mohd Irshad Qureshi

Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences

ABSTRACT

Shoulder pain is a common complaint, with prevalence studies showing that 7–20 percent of the adult Indian population suffers from it. Functional disability is one of the most common complaints for patients with shoulder pain. The aim of shoulder pain treatment is generally to reduce pain and strengthen functional disabilities. So, this study will be conducted to compare the efficacy of Spencer technique, Kaltenborn, Mulligan, and Maitland mobilization in frozen shoulder. A total of 80 samples will be included and they will be divided into four group 20 in each. They will receive treatment 5 times a week for 3 weeks. On completion of the treatment in the third week, post interventional assessment and scores of VAS, ROM, and SPADI will be revaluated and follow-up and assessment of these outcomes will be revaluated on completion of 2nd month, 3rd month and 6th month and the data will be taken for analysis. Result will be drawn post the conduction of study.

Keywords:

Frozen Shoulder, Rehabilitation, Spencer technique, synovial joints, Hypertonic muscles