Physical therapy techniques for frozen shoulder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two hands-on physical therapy techniques (Spencer's and Mulligan's) to see which works better for relieving pain and improving movement in stage II frozen shoulder. If you join, you'll receive one of these treatments and help doctors learn which approach helps patients like you recover faster.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 55 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with stage II frozen shoulder (also called adhesive capsulitis) that started without a known cause.
- You have had shoulder pain for at least 3 months.
- You have not had a torn rotator cuff, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, a tumor in the shoulder area, or thoracic outlet syndrome.
- You have not broken a bone in your upper arm or shoulder on the affected side.
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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