Comparison of Maitland Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Functions in Adhesive Capsulitis: Comparison of Maitland Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique

Mehboob Ali; Muhammad  Hashim; Iqra  Waseem; Sana  Manzoor; Irfan  Ahmad

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.188

Authors

Mehboob Ali Department of Physical Therapy , Central Park Medical College ,Lahore
Muhammad Hashim Riphah International University, Lahore
Iqra Waseem University Institute of Physical Therapy , The University of Lahore
Sana Manzoor Department of physical therapy , Central Park Medical College, Lahore
Irfan Ahmad Department of physical therapy , Central Park Medical College, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.188

Keywords:

Keywords: Adhesive Capsulitis, Maitland mobilization, MET (Muscle Energy Technique), Pain, Range of Motion

Abstract

The adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) a well-known musculoskeletal problem that affects more women and diabetic population. The restriction is in capsular pattern used to limit the daily activities of the population. Objective: To study the effectiveness of Muscle energy technique and Maitland mobilization technique on the pain, range of motion and disability index in the patients with adhesive capsulitis. Method and subjects: This quasi-experimental study consists of 30 subjects including both males and females between 40-60 years, already diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis were selected. The sample was collected using a nonprobability convenient sampling method and was assigned groups (A or B) with 15 subjects each. Group A received a moist pack for 15 minutes, active ROM exercises, and Muscle Energy Technique (MET). Group B received a moist pack for 15 minutes, active ROM exercises, and Maitland mobilization. Both the groups were treated 2 times a week for 2 weeks and were told to continue the exercises at home. All the subjects were measured for pain and disability by SPADI, and ROM using a goniometer on 1st day on the 15th day after treatment. Result: There were 20 (66.6%) male and 10(33.4%) female participants. There was significant improvement at post-treatment levels in pain and ROM and SPADI in both groups. Although ROM improvement and pain reduction was improved in both groups but statistically significant (p<0.05) between group shown Maitland was superior to MET. Conclusion: Maitland Mobilization is more effective in reducing pain and increasing function and Disability among the patients having Adhesive Capsulitis as compared to MET for Pain, ROM and shoulder functions.

Author Biography

Muhammad Hashim, Riphah International University, Lahore

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