An Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of Conventional Physiotherapy Versus Grade-III Maitland's Mobilization In Individuals Suffering From Persistent Adhesive Capsulitis: A Comparative Study

Objective: The present study compared the effectiveness of the conventional physiotherapy technique and Grade-III Maitland’s mobilization for treating persistent adhesive capsulitis. Methods: The study included forty patients with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, divided into two groups. Group A Received Grade III Maitland mobilization along with supervised exercises five days a week for four weeks, while Group B underwent conventional physiotherapy. The outcome was measured using the shoulder range of motion (ROM), shoulder discomfort, and the disability Index. Results: There was significant improvement in the patient’s ROM, and pain and disability were reduced significantly. The results of Grade-III Maitland mobilization were significantly better than conventional physiotherapy in improving movement and decreasing pain and disability. Conclusion: This study concludes that grade-III Maitland mobilization in addition to exercise is effective in increasing range and decreasing pain and disability. Keywords: Adhesive Capsulitis, Maitland Mobilization, Physical Therapy Modality, Glenohumeral Join