Adding Vertical Correction to Scapular Recognition on Patients With Frozen Shoulder

The intervention group received continual vertical downward correction using a standardized rigid tape. A hypoallergenic tape (Hypafix; BSN Medical GmbH, Hamburg, Germany) was used with 50% to 75% tension. Two rigid tapes were applied; the first one is placed from just superior to the midpoint of the superior border of the scapula to the level of T12 and the second tapes were placed from just superior to the superior angle of the scapula to the level of T12. The level of T12 was used as the end of both taps to increase the lever arm of the applied force and to decrease the incidence of peeling off of the tape. No tape was applied from the lateral angle of the scapula because it might impair the upward rotation of the scapula. Both taps were performed after each session and removed immediately before the next session