Review on Active Release Technique’s Effect on Frozen Shoulder Patients

Active Release Technique’s Effect on Frozen Shoulder

Abstract

Background: Shoulder joint is intricate in terms of morphology and functionality. Because the glenoid cavity and humerus articulate at the shoulder, one of the largest joints with unlimited mobility in the human body. It contains a shoulder girdle that, via the sternoclavicular joint, connects the upper extremity to the axial skeleton. The shoulder joint’s wide range of motion results from its limited stability and high risk of injury and dislocation over the long term. Methods: Clinical study was done. The sample size was 74. The outcome measures for evaluating the range of motion, pain, and functional limitation in a frozen shoulder patient with trigger points were the NPRS and SPADI. Data were taken at the baseline and once more at week 4. The follow-up period lasted for nine months and began at week six. The age range for both males and females was 40 to 60. Results: Statistically significant (p < 0.05) enhancement was observed in the NPRS, SPADI, and all ROMs. Conclusion: Active Release Techniques have been found to be helpful in reducing ROM, functional disability as well as pain. Key Words: Trigger Points, Active release technique, frozen shoulder.

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