Unveiling the Effectiveness of Spencer technique and Activity Oriented Exercise Approach in subjects with Diabetic Adhesive Capsulitis- An Experimental Study
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Capsular stiffness, function ability, shoulder stiffness, shoulder active range of motion, Type-2 diabetic adhesive capsulitis.Abstract
Background: This study aims to assess the influence of the Spencer technique and Activity Oriented Exercise Approach in managing pain and functional ability in subject withType-2 diabetes Adhesive capsulitis. As diabetic patients have high incidence of being diagnosed with Adhesive Capsulitis, the need for a better treatment for the pain and other symptoms are sorely required.
Methods: An experimental study design was conducted at Saveetha College of Physiotherapy that included female subjects of 45 to 65 years with history of Type -2 diabetes, unilateral adhesive capsulitis, and shoulder pain and stiffness for over 4 months. Spencer group (n=22) treated with Spencer technique with active shoulder ROM exercises while the Activity Oriented Exercise Approach group (n=23) treated with individual tailored exercises of Activities of Daily living.
Results: The post-test values of SPADI score (p-value < 0.0001) and joint measurements - abduction, internal rotation and external rotation of shoulder (p-value <0.0001) was statistically improved in both groups but Activity Oriented Exercise Approach group showed a greater and significant improvement in the outcomes than the Spencer group.
Conclusion: From the results it was concluded that Activity Oriented Exercise Approach was effective in improving functional ability and range of motion in Type-2 diabetic adhesive capsulitis subjects. Future researches should be done with larger sample size and studies on absolute diagnostic test to identify the underlying mechanism of Adhesive Capsulitis.
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