Effect of Maitland Technique (Posterior Glide) with Muscle Energy Technique for Subscapularis Muscle on Adhesive Capsulitis

Abstract

Background: Adhesive capsulitis is the very common in people with diabetes and people between the age group of 40 – 65 years of age. It is essential to design a treatment protocol which reduces pain and improve ROM and functional activity of the shoulder in least possible. As this condition is very painful and hampers the functional activity of the shoulder. Objectives: Objectives of the study were to determine the effect of posterior glide with MET for subscapularis muscle on adhesive capsulitis in reducing pain, improving ROM and functional activity of the shoulder. Material and Method: In this experimental study, the subject with adhesive capsulitis were assessed with VAS, ROM and SPADI, the subjects were given Maitland Technique (posterior glide) along with MET for subscapularis with conventional treatment. Results: Statistical analysis was done of VAS, ROM and SPADI in 40 subjects in which it was seen that post treatment showed extremely significant results in all the outcome measures. Conclusion: The current study concluded that Maitland technique (posterior glide) along with MET for subscapularis is effective in the management of Frozen Shoulder. Maitland technique (posterior glide) along with MET for subscapularis given with Conventional Treatment is significantly effective in reducing pain, increasing range of motion and functional status of Shoulder and thus Alternate Hypothesis accepted.