Effect of treating tight subscapularis in adhesive capsulitis

The aim of the study was to find out the additional effect of soft tissue mobilisation to subscapularis when given with Maitland mobilisation in adhesive capsulitis patient with subscapularis muscle tightness. Study Design: Experimental pre and post test design between group comparisons. Methodology: A total of 30 subjects, who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were randomly divided into two groups from outpatient department of SVNIRTAR after getting their consent. Group 1- Maitland mobilization and active exercises. Group 2- Maitland mobilization with soft tissue mobilization, stretching of subscapularis and active exercise. The intervention was for 3 weeks, treatment was given 5 day/ week. The dependant variables are Range of motion of glenohumeral joint and Shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI). Conclusion: Patient with primary adhesive capsulitis are benefited by end range rhythmic oscillatory Maitland’s mobilisation techniques. However addition of soft tissue mobilisation to subscapularis improves glenohumeral external rotation range of motion and function to a greater extent than only Maitland’s mobilisation technique.