To see the effect of glenohumeral joint mobilization vs scapular proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on pain function on scapular dyskinesia associated with adhesive capsulitis

Ranjithanaini*, Monika Negi

Shadan College of Physiotherapy / Shadan Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Ranjithanini, Monika Negi, To see the effect of glen humeral joint mobilization vs scapular proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on pain function in scapular dyskinesia associated with adhesive capsulitis. May-June 2025, V3 – I3, Pages - 01 – 06. Doi: https://doi.org/10.55522/ijti.v3i3.0116.

ABSTRACT

Purpose of the Study: The study aims to determine the efficacy of PNF and MWM techniques in scapular dyskinesia associated with adhesive capsulitis. Methodology: Fifty subjects both male and female aged between 40 to 50 years with the diagnosis of Adhesive capsulitis were selected directly from Physiotherapy OPD at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital Jaipur. These individuals were randomly assigned into two groups: Group A [Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation group (n=25)] and Group B [movement with mobilization group (n=25)]. Group A received Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique and Group B received movement with mobilization of Glen humeral Joint with both groups also applied combination therapy (TENS & UST). The participants underwent 24 sessions. The intervention duration of both groups received 10 repetitions for 3 sets and interval period for 1 min for 3 sessions per week over a period of 8th weeks, 40 minutes per session. Data Collection: The therapy progress was evaluated by outcome measures (pain was measured using VAS scale, Scapular asymmetry was measured using LSST and pain & functional ability was measured using SPADI scale), at 0 day, at the end of 3rd week, 6th week and 8th week. Results and Conclusion: Both groups showed statistically significant improvement in pain and function in scapular dyskinesia associated with adhesive capsulitis. Group B, mulligan mobilization with movement technique with combination therapy was more effective in relieving pain and restoring functional mobility among patients with Scapular Dyskinesia.

Keywords:

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Glen humeral Joint Mobilization, Adhesive Capsulitis, Scapular Dyskinesia, Functional Ability.