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Effect of HVLA vs MET on Shoulder Mobility and Pain in Adhesive Cpsulitis
Sponsor: Green International University
Summary
This study compared the effects of High-Velocity Low-Amplitude (HVLA) thrust and Post-Isometric Relaxation Muscle Energy Technique (PIR-MET) on pain and shoulder mobility in patients with adhesive capsulitis. Sixty-six participants received either HVLA or PIR-MET with conventional physiotherapy for four weeks. Both treatments improved pain and range of motion, but PIR-MET showed significantly greater improvement, making it a more effective approach for managing frozen shoulder symptoms.
Official title: COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF HIGH-VELOCITY LOW-AMPLITUDE (HVLA) THRUST AND MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE (MET) ON SHOULDER MOBILITY AND PAIN IN PATIENTS WITH ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
66
Start Date
2025-11-09
Completion Date
2026-05-06
Last Updated
2026-05-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
High Velocity Low Amplitude Thrust
A manual therapy technique involving a quick, controlled thrust applied to the glenohumeral joint at the end of the available range of motion. The goal is to improve joint play and mobility. Each session lasted approximately 10-15 minutes. The intervention was performed 3 times per week for 12 weeks. Adverse events were monitored throughout the study.
Muscle Energy Technique
An active manual therapy technique where the patient contracts the shoulder muscles against the therapist's resistance, followed by a passive stretch. Target muscles included the posterior capsule, pectoralis major, and rotator cuff as indicated. Each session lasted approximately 15-20 minutes. The intervention was performed 3 times per week for 12 weeks.
Locations (1)
Principal Investigator
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan