Effects of Thoracic Mobilization in Improving the Joint Range of Motion in Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis

Abstract

Background: Adhesive Capsulitis has become a very common problem for the middle-aged and old-aged population encountered by physiotherapists in their daily practice. Joint mobilization is a very important part of treatment used by physiotherapists for various conditions including adhesive capsulitis. Similarly, thoracic mobilization could also prove to be a good option for the treatment of adhesive capsulitis.

Purpose: The present study is aimed at exploring the effect of thoracic mobilization in improving joint range of motion in adhesive capsulitis.

Materials and Methods: Total 41 patients were enrolled for the study and data was gathered based on joint range of motion i.e. abduction and external rotation of the affected shoulder joint.

Result: The study concluded that thoracic mobilization is effective in treating patients with adhesive capsulitis