Clinical observation of three-step modified shoulder joint mobilization for scapulohumeral periarthritis
10.1007/s11726-016-0898-2
- VernacularTitle:"""肩三推""改良肩关节松动术治疗肩关节周围炎临床观察"
- Author:
Zhigang Lü
;
Jun ZHU
;
Weicheng HU
;
Chunrui NING
;
Jue HONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tuina;
Massage;
Frozen Shoulder;
Periarthritis;
Shoulder Pain;
Rehabilitation;
Pain Measurement;
Visual Analogue Scale
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2016;14(1):36-40
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of the three-step modified shoulder joint mobilization in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP).Methods:Totally 80 subjects were recruited and divided into a treatment group and a control group by using the random number table, 40 in each group. The treatment group was intervened by the three-step modified shoulder joint mobilization; the control group was by oral administration of Celebrex. After successive 4-week treatment, the improvement of shoulder pain and motor function was observed.Results:The total effective rate was 87.5% in the treatment group versus 80.0% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion:The three-step modified shoulder joint mobilization is easy-to-operate and effective in treating SP.
