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Comparison of Two Physiotherapy Techniques (Spencer and Kaltenborn Mobilization) for Reducing Pain and Improving Shoulder Function in Frozen Shoulder Patients

Effectiveness Of Spencer Mobilization vs Kaltenborn Mobilization On Pain And Disability In Patients With Frozen Shoulder-A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106797
Enrollment
38
Registered
2026-03-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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: Kalterborn mobilization along with conventional therapy for 4 weeks: This group will undergo kaltenborn mobilization with conventional therapy. In kaltenborn mobilization inferior glide

Sponsors

Narayana hrudayalaya orthopaedic trauma centre
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both male and female subjects. Unilateral frozen shoulder (at-least 3 months duration). Subjects with restricted range of motion of glenohumeral joint when compared to the opposite side.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: subjects with recent history of surgery on affected shoulder. History of trauma or fracture around shoulder complex. Rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoporosis and malignancies in shoulder region. Neurological deficits affecting frozen shoulder. subjects with rotator cuff lesion and tendon calcification. pain or disorder of cervical spine, elbow, wrist or hand on affected side .

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Shoulder function and pain assessment using Shoulder Pain And Disability Index SPADITimepoint: assessment at baseline before intervention and at 4 weeks post intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain assessment using Visual Analogue Scale VASTimepoint: baseline assessment before intervention & at 4 weeks post intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSmruti Swagatika Dash

Narayana hrudayalaya institute of physiotherapy

ssdashpt@gmail.com9448552026

Outcome results

None listed

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