Paper Details
The Impact of Ultrasound Therapy on Pain and Function in Patients with Frozen Shoulder
Authors
Thamer M. Alshammary, Ahmed A. Alzahrani, Mohammed S. Aldakhil, Alhassan A. Alsharif
Abstract
Background: Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is characterized by pain and restricted range of motion in the shoulder joint. Ultrasound therapy has been proposed as a treatment modality to alleviate symptoms and improve function in patients with this condition.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound therapy in reducing pain intensity and enhancing shoulder function in patients with frozen shoulder.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 participants diagnosed with frozen shoulder, randomly assigned to either the ultrasound therapy group (UTG, n=30) or the control group (CG, n=30). The UTG received ultrasound therapy sessions according to standardized protocols, while the CG received standard care. Outcome measures included pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale), shoulder function (Shoulder Pain and Disability Index), and range of motion (goniometry) assessed at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks.
Results: Significant improvements were observed in pain intensity, shoulder function, and range of motion in the UTG compared to the CG at both 6 weeks and 12 weeks (p < 0.001). Ultrasound therapy demonstrated beneficial effects in reducing pain and enhancing functional outcomes in patients with frozen shoulder.
Conclusion: Ultrasound therapy appears to be an effective adjunctive treatment for frozen shoulder, offering pain relief and improving shoulder function. These findings support the integration of ultrasound therapy into rehabilitation programs for optimal management of frozen shoulder.
Keywords
Keywords: frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis, ultrasound therapy, pain relief, shoulder function, range of motion, rehabilitation.
Citation
The Impact of Ultrasound Therapy on Pain and Function in Patients with Frozen Shoulder. Thamer M. Alshammary, Ahmed A. Alzahrani, Mohammed S. Aldakhil, Alhassan A. Alsharif. 2016. IJIRCT, Volume 2, Issue 1. Pages 1-5. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2407003