Background and Purpose
The purpose of this study was to compare the use of 3 mobilization techniques—
end-range mobilization (ERM), mid-range mobilization (MRM), and mobilization with
movement (MWM)—in the management of subjects with frozen shoulder syndrome
(FSS).
Subjects
Twenty-eight subjects with FSS were recruited.
Methods
A multiple-treatment trial on 2 groups (A-B-A-C and A-C-A-B, where AMRM, BERM,
and CMWM) was carried out. The duration of each treatment was 3 weeks, for a
total of 12 weeks. Outcome measures included the functional score and shoulder
kinematics.
Results
Overall, subjects in both groups improved over the 12 weeks. Statistically significant
improvements were found in ERM and MWM. Additionally, MWM corrected
scapulohumeral rhythm significantly better than ERM did.
Discussion and Conclusion
In subjects with FSS, ERM and MWM were more effective than MRM in increasing
mobility and functional ability. Movement strategies in terms of scapulohumeral
rhythm improved after 3 weeks of MWM.