Comparison of Niel-Asher and Spencer Techniques in Frozen Shoulder Patients

NANot yet recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

44

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 31, 2025

Primary Completion Date

November 15, 2025

Study Completion Date

November 30, 2025

Conditions
Frozen ShoulderAdhesive Capsulitis
Interventions
OTHER

Niel-Asher Technique

"Participants in this group will receive the Niel-Asher Technique, a manual therapy approach focusing on trigger point release and myofascial decompression of the shoulder girdle. Treatment will involve structured pressure techniques applied to specific muscular trigger points including the infraspinatus, supraspinatus, subscapularis, and levator scapulae. The intervention will be delivered in side-lying and sitting positions.~Conventional physiotherapy, includes a 10-minute hot pack, 15-minute TENS, Codman exercises, finger ladder exercises (2-3 sets, 3-5 repetitions), and capsular stretching (20-30 sec hold, 2-4 repetitions). Sessions will be conducted 3 times per week for 4 weeks."

OTHER

Spencer Technique

"Participants in this group will receive the Spencer Technique, an osteopathic manual therapy consisting of eight mobilization steps: extension, flexion, circumduction with compression, circumduction with distraction, abduction, adduction with external rotation, internal rotation, and traction stretch. Each movement will be performed with patient participation using muscle energy techniques.~Conventional physiotherapy, includes a 10-minute hot pack, 15-minute TENS, Codman exercises, finger ladder exercises (2-3 sets, 3-5 repetitions), and capsular stretching (20-30 sec hold, 2-4 repetitions). Sessions will be conducted 3 times per week for 4 weeks."

Trial Locations (1)

54000

Noor Thalassemia Foundation, Lahore

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Riphah International University

OTHER