The effect of physiotherapy and sustained inferior capsule stretching on frozen shoulders .
This report has been verified
by one or more authors of the
original publication.
Effectiveness of sustained stretching of the inferior capsule in the management of a frozen shoulder
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Jul;472(7):2262-8Exclusive Author Interview
Joshua Samuel discusses the effect of physiotherapy and sustained inferior capsule stretching on frozen shoulders
100 patients diagnosed with a frozen shoulder were randomly assigned into 1 of 2 groups to determine the additive effect a countertraction device had on conventional physiotherapy. Participants received an intervention that consisted of countertraction intervention and physiotherapy (group 1) or physiotherapy alone (group 2). Results from the study indicated that both groups experienced significant but similar improvements in shoulder flexion/ abduction ROM and pain. However, when comparing Oxford Shoulder Scores, it was determined that 60% of patients in the experimental (countertraction) group improved to the fourth stage of satisfactory joint function compared to 18% in the control.
Unlock the Full ACE Report
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this ACE Reports
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
