What is the evidence for manual and manipulative therapy in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis?
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Summary
Patient Population:
No information on the patient population was provided.
Intervention:
Treatments identified in the studies included; HVLA manipulation, end-range mobilization, midrange mobilization and mobilization with movement of the shoulder only and/or the shoulder girdle.
Comparison:
The authors identified 8 studies (including 4 RCTs, 2 controlled trials, and a single group pre-post design study) examining the use of MMT in the treatment of frozen shoulder.
Outcome:
ROM: MMT appeared to be most beneficial in terms of ROM rather than pain or function/disability outcomes. Most common MMT was mobilization of the shoulder. Most common exercise prescribed appeared to be the pendulum.
