What is the effectiveness of joint mobilizations on decreasing pain levels for adults with adhesive capsulitis?
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Elbert, Victoria
Goeschel, Karen
Hackenmiller, Claire
Martin, Emily
Smith, Lizzie
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2024-04-23
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Therapy Techniques , Evidence-Based Practice
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Adhesive capsulitis (AC), also known as frozen shoulder, inhibits daily function for individuals with the condition and burdens healthcare systems due to its prevalence and associated costs. It is within the scope of occupational therapy to treat this condition through various treatments. This paper investigates current literature to evaluate the efficacy of joint mobilization techniques for decreasing pain in individuals with AC. While scapular mobilization shows limited efficacy, other joint mobilization techniques, including Maitland Mobilization, angular joint mobilization, and anterior glenohumeral glide, show preliminary evidence to provide pain reduction for individuals with AC. Several limitations and biases exist in current studies, however, such as small sample sizes, short follow-up durations, and heterogeneity in intervention protocols. There is strong evidence that further research is needed to establish standardized guidelines for the frequency and duration of joint mobilization interventions and to provide further evidence for the efficacy for each type of joint mobilization technique.
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Creighton University
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