Functional outcome Measure of Programme for Scalular Stabilisation Exercise in Rehabilitation of Frozen Shoulder : An Experimental Study

Abstract

Background: The signs and symptoms of adhesive capsulitis, another name for frozen shoulder, include shoulder joint stiffness and pain. Conventional rehabilitation methods concentrate on enhancing shoulder range of motion and minimizing discomfort. It has been suggested that by enhancing scapular kinematics and muscle activation patterns, scapular stabilization workouts can improve functional outcomes. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the functional outcomes of a scapular stabilization exercise program in individuals receiving rehabilitation for frozen shoulder. Methods: Forty people who had been diagnosed with frozen shoulder participated in a randomized controlled trial. One of two groups the scapular stability exercise Group A or the standard rehabilitation Group B was assigned at random to each participant. The eight-week intervention consisted of five thirty minute sessions, held five times a week. For eight weeks, Group A supplemented their traditional range of motion exercises with scapular stabilization exercises. Sessions lasted thirty minutes, consisted of ten repetitions each, and were conducted five days a week. Group B carried on with just traditional workouts. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale NPRS Goniometry for range of motion tests, and the Disability Associated with the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand DASH questionnaire at the beginning of the experiment. Follow up assessments were carried out after the eight week intervention phase. Results and Conclusion: When compared to the control group, the scapular stabilization group showed better results in terms of reduced discomfort and increased mobility. This implies that adding scapular stabilization exercises to the adhesive capsulitis treatment regimen could result in improved therapeutic outcomes. Larger sample sizes and longer follow up times are required for future study in order to confirm these results and improve adhesive capsulitis patient’s treatment plans.