CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of IASTM in the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis

Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2019-03-10

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to determine the effects of IASTM in combination with exercise in frozen shoulder. Thirty-five patients with phase II frozen shoulder included in this single-blind, randomized study. Patients were divided into two groups. In the first group exercise programme (Group 1) and in the second group IASTM in combination with exercise programme (Group 2) were applied for twelve sessions (two days per week for six week). The primary outcome was the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score and secondary outcomes were the visual analogue scale (VAS), the range of motion (ROM), The Constant score and Short- Form-36 (SF-36). Outcome measures were performed at baseline, after the 6th session and the 12th session.

Who can participate

Age range30 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 30 and 65 years; * Duration of complaint of more than three months * ROM in external rotation, abduction and flexion less than 50% in comparison to uninvolved shoulder in one or more of three movement directions Exclusion Criteria: * Having cervical radiculopathy * Thoracic outlet syndrome * Rheumatological disorders * Fractures or tumors of either upper extremity * Corticosteroid injections in the affected shoulder within the previous 4 weeks

What they're measuring

Upper extremity function

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05358730

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-08-10

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