Comparing two gentle techniques for frozen shoulder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two gentle physical therapy techniques (Spencer and Reverse Distraction) to see which better improves mobility in people with frozen shoulder. The goal is to help you regain more pain-free movement in your daily activities.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with stage 2 or 3 'frozen shoulder' (adhesive capsulitis).
- Your shoulder motion is limited: you can't lift your arm all the way overhead, reach out to the side fully, or rotate your arm outward as much as normal.
- You have not had any shoulder surgery or fractures near the affected shoulder.
- You do not have a nerve disorder, arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis or osteoporosis), or neck problems that affect your shoulder.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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