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A study to find out if PNF stretching or Kaltenborn mobilization helps reduce pain and improve movement in people with frozen shoulder.

A comparative study of PNF(Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretch vs kaltenborn mobilization technique on pain and disability in patients with adhesive capsulitis-A randomized control trail - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/09/074170
Enrollment
54
Registered
2024-09-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M729- Fibroblastic disorder, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: PNF Stretching: This group will undergo Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretch: Administered in a diagonal (D2) flexion and extension pattern for 5 repetitions per set,

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Unilateral limb involvement Subjects with second and third stage of adhesive capsulitis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with post traumatic immobilization Subjects with cognitive impairment Subjects with previous surgery /arthroscopy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
NPRS (Numerical pain rating scale)Timepoint: After the 4 weeks of intervention application

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
SPADI(Shoulder Pain And Disability Index)Timepoint: After the 4 weeks of intervention application

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNandini A H

Narayana hrudayalaya institute of physiotherapy

ssdashpt@gmail.com9448552026

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026