Effectiveness of Focal Vibration in Shoulder Pathology
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Brief Summary
We hypothesize that focal vibration therapy will reduce pain, increase the mobilization of the glenohumeral joint, and will improve functionality in patients with adhesive capsulitis.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged \> 18 years * Unilateral adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder * The symptom duration \> 3 months * Shoulder pain * The limited glenohumeral joint active range of motion of greater than 50% in at least three specific movements among abduction, flexion, internal rotation, and external rotation Exclusion Criteria: * Previous shoulder surgeries * Massive, minor, and major rotator cuff tears * Pain and muscle strength loss due to neurological causes * History or presence of malignancy * Osteoporosis * Diabetes