Functional status in adhesive capsulitis - yoga vs. physiotherapy: a quasi experimental study

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Sports Medicine

Background:

• Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, causes significant multidimensional disability.
• Physiotherapy is a cornerstone of treatment, but complementary approaches are being explored.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the effectiveness of yogasana compared to physiotherapy in managing adhesive capsulitis.
• To assess the impact of both interventions on pain, joint mobility, and functional disability.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-randomized controlled study involving 40 participants (35-60 years) with adhesive capsulitis.
• Participants were divided into two groups: yogasana (Group A) and physiotherapy (Group B).
• Measurements of pain, joint mobility, and functional disability were taken at baseline and after four weeks.

Main Results:

• Both yogasana and physiotherapy groups demonstrated statistically significant improvements in all measured variables within their respective groups.
• Intergroup analysis revealed yogasana was statistically significant in improving shoulder abduction mobility (p=0.03, r=0.35).
• Yogasana also showed a positive trend in improving shoulder flexion and internal rotation, though not statistically significant.

Conclusions:

• Both yogasana and physiotherapy are effective in improving functional status for adhesive capsulitis.
• Yogasana offers additional benefits for improving shoulder joint mobility compared to physiotherapy alone.