Nerve gliding vs stretching for frozen shoulder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests two physical therapy techniques—nerve gliding exercises and gentle stretching of the shoulder capsule—to see which works better for people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). The goal is to improve pain and range of motion without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 70 years old.
- Your frozen shoulder is in stage 2 or 3 (the frozen or thawing phase).
- You have had shoulder pain and stiffness for at least 3 months.
- Your affected shoulder has lost more than half of its normal motion compared to your other shoulder.
- You do not have conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, recent shoulder injury, severe shoulder arthritis, or prior shoulder surgery.
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