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@article{193134,
        author = {Dr Vaishnavi Patil and Dr. Vaishali Jagtap},
        title = {EFFECTIVENESS OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC CAPSULAR STRETCHING ON FROZEN SHOULDER – A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {4200-4205},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193134},
        abstract = {Background: Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful and disabling condition that leads to progressive restriction of shoulder movement. It commonly affects middle-aged adults and significantly limits daily activities such as dressing, grooming, and overhead tasks. Capsular tightness is a key contributor to movement loss. Although physiotherapy is widely recommended, there is limited comparative evidence on the effectiveness of different capsular stretching approaches.
Methodology: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 30 individuals diagnosed with stage II frozen shoulder. Participants were randomly divided into two groups. The Experimental Group received conventional physiotherapy combined with capsular stretching, while the Conventional Group received routine physiotherapy alone. The intervention was administered for three weeks. Pain intensity was measured using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), shoulder flexion range of motion was assessed using a universal goniometer, and functional disability was evaluated using the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). Statistical analysis was performed using paired and unpaired t-tests, with significance set at p < 0.05.
Result: Both groups showed significant improvement after treatment. Pain scores reduced from 7 to 4 in both groups. Shoulder flexion improved by 11° in the Experimental Group compared to 7° in the Conventional Group. SPADI scores decreased from 62% to 48% in the Experimental Group and from 60% to 45% in the Conventional Group.
Conclusion: Both treatment approaches were effective in reducing pain and improving shoulder function. However, the addition of capsular stretching produced greater improvement in shoulder mobility, suggesting that it may offer added benefits in restoring functional range of motion in individuals with frozen shoulder.},
        keywords = {Frozen Shoulder, Capsular Stretching, Physiotherapy Rehabilitation},
        month = {February},
        }