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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Stretching and Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Frozen Shoulder
Sponsor: Istanbul University
Summary
The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of stretching and strengthening exercises on pain, functional status, range of motion and psychosocial factors in patients with frozen shoulder.
Official title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of Stretching and Strengthening Exercises on Pain, Functional Status, Range of Motion and Psychosocial Factors in Patients With Frozen Shoulder
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2024-06-30
Completion Date
2026-01-28
Last Updated
2026-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Stretching Exercises
Participants in Group 1 received a 6-week supervised stretching exercise program consisting of 18 sessions (3 sessions per week) under the supervision of a physiotherapist, followed by a 6-week home-based stretching exercise phase. Participants also received the same standardized patient education and advice on ice application throughout the study.
Strengthening Exercises
Participants in Group 2 received a 6-week supervised strengthening exercise program consisting of 18 sessions (3 sessions per week) under the supervision of a physiotherapist, followed by a 6-week home-based strengthening exercise phase. The strengthening exercises incorporated a slow, controlled eccentric phase of approximately 10-15 seconds per repetition.Participants also received the same standardized patient education and advice on ice application throughout the study.
Locations (1)
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)