40
Participants
Start Date
May 29, 2021
Primary Completion Date
April 26, 2022
Study Completion Date
June 15, 2023
432 Hertz frequency music
432 Hertz frequency music was played to patients through headphones during hotpack and TENS applications.
TENS
The TENS treatment was conducted using a double-channel TENS device equipped with four electrodes. The electrodes were placed around the painful area to ensure targeted stimulation. Each session lasted for 30 minutes, during which the TENS device operated at a high frequency range of 60-120 Hz. To achieve the desired analgesic effect, a short transition time of 20-120 microseconds was employed.
Mobilization
Electrophysiological agents were administered to the affected shoulder joint area before initiating mobilization. The Cyriax mobilization techniques targeted the scapula, clavicular, and GH joints, considering their biomechanical interaction and the specific dysfunction of each patient.
Exercises
The combined utilization of exercises targeting the glenohumeral (GH) joint, scapulothoracic (ST) region, and stretching has demonstrated significant effectiveness in ameliorating range of motion and alleviating pain during the treatment of Frozen Shoulder (FS). These exercises were closely supervised and administered by the physiotherapist in each session. Furthermore, a home exercise program was provided to the patients, consisting of exercises for posture, thera band, and finger ladder. They were instructed to perform 10-15 repetitions of these exercises twice a day independently.
Hotpack
Each group of patients received a 20-minute hot pack application to the scapula and shoulder circumference.
Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun
Ondokuz Mayıs University
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