Comparison between effectiveness of active release technique and capsular stretch along with conventional therapy in the management of frozen shoulder

To compare the effectiveness of active release technique and capsular strectch along with conventional therapy in patients with frozen shoulder

Experimental study design.

30 patients between the age group 40 yrs to 60 yrs having frozen shoulder were selected as per the inclusion and exclusion criterion.

Using random sampling method the 30 subjects were divided into 2 equal groups with 15 patients each and treated with active release technique and capsular stretch along with conventional therapy and capsular stretch with conventional therapy.18 sessions over a period of 5 weks.. Outcomes scores were evaluated using goniometer and VAS scale.

Subjects receiving active release technique and capsular stretch along with conventional therapy showed significant reductions in pain and other symptoms with an improvement in quality of life.

Active release technique and capsular stretch with conventional therapy is more effective in increasing ROM and decreasing pain of frozen shoulder rather alone capsular stretch with conventional therapy. These changes are clinically significant.