THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY OF CODMANS VERSUS MAITLAND REGIME FOR THE TREATMENT OF FROZEN SHOULDER SYNDROME

Abstract

Frozen shoulder syndrome is a commonly encountered clinical complaint. It is encountered by clinicians (General Practitioners (GP’s), Rheumatologists, Orthopedic surgeons) and physical therapists (Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic).Shoulder joint is one of the most rewarding and functional joints involved in daily routines including performances, occupational and recreational activities.

Aim to Compare the Therapeutic efficacy of codmans and Maitland regime for the treatment of frozen shoulder syndrome

Methods Each group consists of fifteen patients and they were equally divided into two groups such as Group A and B. The group include both male and female with the age group of 30-55 years. One group of patients treated with conventional Shoulder exercise regime and other group treated with Maitland manipulation.

Study Design Comparative study with pretest and post –test design

Results Group A patients which shows significantly 1.46(P0.05) pain reduction. Group B patients which shows significantly 1.40(P0.05).Finally both the groups shows the pain reduction

Clinical Implications The notion of the current study which provides evidence that Conventional Shoulder exercises and Maitland mobilization were equally effective for the management of pain in frozen shoulder.

Both manual mobilization therapy along with general exercises and exercises alone brought improvements in outcome measure scales for pain, glenohumeral ranges and shoulder pain.