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A comparative study on the effectiveness of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) versus Mulligan mobilization with movement (MWM) in alleviating pain, improving range of motion, and reducing functional disability in individuals with frozen shoulder

A study to compare the effectiveness of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and Mulligan mobilization with movements (MWM) on pain, range of motion, and functional disability in subjects with frozen shoulder - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/081471
Enrollment
95
Registered
2025-02-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M750- Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder

Interventions

Intervention1: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization: Procedure: patient was in supine lying Emollient was applied over the pectorals major and minor region and spread using the tool. Surface n

Sponsors

nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects of age group 40-65years 2) Subjects with fresh diagnosis of Frozen shoulder 3) subjects with NPRS score more than six

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with malignancy or neuromuscular disorders 2) Subjects with recent surgeries 3) Subjects with other shoulder pathologies and injuries 4) Fracture/other trauma of upper limb 5) Conditions contraindicated to manual therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
NPRS Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)Timepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Paul Daniel V K

RV College of Physiotherapy

pauldanielvk.rvcp@rvei.edu.in9008173167

Outcome results

None listed

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