Abstract: Background: An idiopathic condition called adhesive capsulitis is characterized by fibrosis, a decreased glenoid capsule volume, and increasing shoulder joint discomfort and range of motion (ROM) loss that can cause severe impairment.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation [PNF] and scapular mobilization versus scapular mobilization alone on pain and disability in subjects with adhesive capsulitis.
Methodology: 18 subjects with adhesive capsulitis based on inclusion and exclusion criteria were divided into Group-A and Group-B. Group-A subjects received scapular mobilization and scapular Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). whereas Group-B subjects received scapular mobilization. The outcome measures used were Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) and were measured pre-treatment, and at the 4th week of treatment. The study was conducted over a period for 6 months.
Results: The results showed that there is significant improvement was obtained in Numerical Pain Rating Scale (Pre test-8.33 and Post test-4.83) and Shoulder Pain And Disability Index (Pre test-74.67 and Post test-39.44) of Group A. Which is statistically significant (P value<0.05).
Conclusion: The study concludes that Scapular Mobilization and Scapular PNF was more effective in decreasing pain and disability in adhesive capsulitis subjects.
Keywords: Adhesive capsulitis, scapular mobilization, scapular PNF, Numerical Pain Rating Scale, Shoulder Pain And Disability Index.
Title: EFFECT OF SCAPULAR PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION AND SCAPULAR MOBILIZATION VERSUS SCAPULAR MOBILIZATION ALONE ON PAIN AND DISABILITY AMONG PATIENTS WITH ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS
Author: Suryaprakash Nagaraj, Manoj Abraham Manoharlal, Varshini Ganeshan
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025
Page No: 641-647
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 30-August-2025
