Laser therapy and muscle energy techniques for diabetic frozen shoulder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two non-surgical treatments—low-level laser therapy and muscle energy techniques—to see which is better at improving shoulder movement and reducing pain in people with diabetes and frozen shoulder.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have type 2 diabetes.
- You have had frozen shoulder symptoms for at least 3 months.
- You have limited shoulder movement in at least three directions (e.g., raising your arm forward, sideways, or rotating it outward).
- You have not had a shoulder injury, surgery, or corticosteroid injection in the affected shoulder within the last 3 months.
- You do not have other shoulder problems like rotator cuff tears or nerve-related issues.
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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