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Effects of Gong's Mobilization With and Without Nielasher Technique on in Adhesive Capsulitis

Effects of Gong's Mobilization With and Without Niel Asher Technique on Shoulder Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Adhesive Capsulitis


Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

46 participants

Start Date

Dec 15, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Adhesive Capsulitis causes a progressive tightening of the glenohumeral joint capsule, restricting both active and passive movements and resulting in functional impairments. Joint mobilization is an essential component of physical therapy for managing adhesive capsulitis. Two new techniques are emerging in the treatment of Adhesive capsulitis; one of them is called Gong's Mobilization. This technique emphasizes correcting positional faults by applying controlled, dynamic movements to the glenohumeral joint. The other technique, known as Niel-Asher technique is a five-step trigger point therapy which offers a unique, non-invasive holistic approach to address adhesive capsulitis. This study, will be conducted as a randomized clinical trial at Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital and Hope Rehabilitation Center, it aims to evaluate the effects of Gong's mobilization with and without Niel-Asher technique on shoulder pain, ROM and disability in Adhesive Capsulitis of patients aged 40-60 years. A non-probability convenience sampling method will recruit 46 participants meeting the inclusion criteria only. Participants will be randomly assigned to Group A (Gong's Mobilization) or Group B (Gong's mobilization and and Niel-Asher technique) with interventions given for four weeks. Pain severity will be measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Range of Motion will be assessed via goniometer, and disability will be evaluated using the SPADI. Statistical analysis using SPSS will compare outcomes between groups at baseline, at two weeks and post-treatment after 4 weeks.


Eligibility

Min Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

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This clinical trial is studying Gong's Mobilization and Gong's Mobilization and Niel-Asher technique for people with adhesive capsulitis. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 40 Years to 60 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERGong's Mobilization

It is performed in a side-lying position. * The therapist will stand on the affected side of the patient and push the head of humerus of the affected side in anterior to posterior direction parallel to the joint plane with the palm of his hand, simultaneously, with the other hand, the therapist will push the scapula from posterior to anterior direction realigning and stabilizing the humeral head within correct position. * The patient is asked to quickly and powerfully perform abduction while keeping the elbow straight. Meanwhile, the therapist will keep pressing the humeral head along the long axis of the humerus, maintaining the oscillatory glide in Maitland's grade (III, IV), following the movement of the patient's shoulder during abduction. * The speed of the movement is kept constant by the therapist while maintaining a little distraction at the Glenohumeral joint. * Therapist will accelerate the movement at the end range to gain Glenohumeral ROM.

OTHERGong's Mobilization and Niel-Asher technique

1\. In Niel-Asher technique, the patient was made to lie sideways and several deep strokes with your hand, from elbow to humeral head were applied. Apply sustained pressure over the embedded nodules or over the fibrous band which you may feel when you move upwards. 2. Apply deep sustained pressure on the tender point over the posterior joint capsule area (teres minor). 3. Perform circumduction of shoulder with bent elbow repeatedly several times from small to large complete circles. 4\. Release the fascia up the long head biceps tendon and move upwards only. Pause on the nodules along the tendon; these are fascial tethering and may be inflamed. As you approach the shoulder, near the biceps tendon joins the capsule, hold the trigger point for up to three minutes until it is completely pain free. 5.In supine lying position, the middle fingers of your hand, presses deeply on the trigger point in the middle of the shoulder blade (infraspinatus)


Locations(1)

Rabiya Noor

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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