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NCT Number: NCT06843057

Kinesiotaping Along with Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement in Adhesive Capsulitis

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining Kinesiotaping with Mulligan's mobilization with movement in treating shoulder adhesive capsulitis. Thirty patients participated in a randomized control trial, divided equally into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received Kinesiotaping, Mulligan's mobilization with movement, and conventional physiotherapy, while the control group received only Mulligan's mobilization with movement and conventional physiotherapy. Pain, range of motion, and functional outcomes were measured using a visual analogue scale, goniometer, and the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) questionnaire.

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Key information

Conditions

Adhesive Capsulitis Arthralgia Bursitis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Shoulder Pain Signs and Symptoms

Age range

40 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

AWH Special College

Calicut, Kerala, India

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Primary adhesive capsulitis,
  • Controlled diabetes mellitus,
  • Restriction of movements in capsular pattern,
  • Shoulder pain for more than one month.

Exclusion criteria

  • Secondary adhesive capsulitis,
  • Cancer,
  • Bilateral adhesive capsulitis,
  • Skin infections in the shoulder region,
  • Shoulder joint infections,
  • Wounds or ulcers in the shoulder region,
  • Hypersensitivity to tape,
  • Recent shoulder dislocation,
  • Recent shoulder fractures.

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio Taping

Other

Kinesio taping is a therapeutic technique that involves applying a special elastic tape to the skin to support and stabilize muscles and joints without restricting their range of motion.

Mulligan's mobilization with movement techniques

Other

Mulligan's mobilization with movement (MWM) techniques involve the application of a sustained manual force or glide to a joint while the patient actively performs a movement that is typically painful or restricted.

Conventional Physiotherapy

Other

Mulligan Mobilization with Movement, Ultrasound Therapy, Active assisted ROM exercises for shoulder, Capsular Stretching exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analogue Scale

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

    The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a tool for measuring subjective experiences, like pain. It's typically a 10 cm line, with endpoints marking the extremes (e.g., "no pain" to "worst imaginable pain"). The minimum value is 0, and the maximum is 10. Respondents mark a point on the line that corresponds to their experience. Higher scores usually indicate worse outcomes for negative experiences like pain.

  2. Range of motion

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

    Range of motion (ROM) measures the movement extent of a joint or body part, expressed in degrees. Minimum values indicate restricted movement (e.g., 0° signifies no movement), while maximum values represent full movement capacity (e.g., 180° for shoulder flexion). Higher scores generally indicate a better outcome, as they reflect greater flexibility and joint function.

  3. Shoulder Pain and Disability Index

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

    The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is a 13-item questionnaire assessing pain and disability due to shoulder issues. Scores range from 0 to 100, with 0 indicating no pain/disability and 100 indicating severe pain/disability. Higher scores signify worse outcomes, reflecting greater pain and functional impairment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

King Saud University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping Along with Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement on Improving Pain and Function in Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Feb 24, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 24, 2025

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