Effect of Niel Asher technique vs Spencer technique on Pain Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Frozen shoulder A Randomized clinical trial

Title: Effect of Niel Asher technique vs Spencer technique on pain, range of motion and functional disability in frozen shoulder - A Randomized clinical trial.  

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Niel Asher technique v/s Spencer technique on pain using visual analogue scale (VAS), ROM using a universal goniometer and functional disability in frozen shoulder using The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI).

Inclusion criteria :

• Age-40 to 65 years
• Gender -both male and female.
• Individuals diagnosed with stage 2 and 3 of frozen shoulder.
• Shoulder pain, limited range of motion (both active and passive).
• Capsular motion restriction, including external rotation, abduction, flexion and internal rotation.

Exclusion criteria:

• Post-traumatic shoulder discomfort and stiffness.
• A history of a shoulder complex fracture within the last 6 months.
• Diagnosed case of rib fracture, rotator cuff pathology.
• A recent history of surgery on a specific shoulder.
• Diagnosed case of tendon calcification.
• Subjects with neurological disorders.
• Coronary Artery Bypass surgery.

Outcome measures

1. Visual Analogue Scale

2. Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)

3. Range of Motion

Procedure

Both groups will receive a Hot moist pack for 10 -15 minutes before the treatment

Group 1: Participants of this group will receive Neil Asher technique + Conventional Physiotherapy which will be carried out in 10 sessions over 2 weeks.

Group 2 : Participants of this group will receive Spencer technique + Conventional Physiotherapy which will be carried out in 10 sessions for 2 weeks.

The pre and post data will be the collected, tabulated and analysed.

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