New combo therapy could thaw frozen shoulders faster
NCT ID NCT07356947
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining two manual therapy techniques—Mulligan mobilization and scapular mobilization—can improve shoulder movement and reduce pain in people with frozen shoulder better than standard physiotherapy. Thirty-eight adults aged 30 to 60 with unilateral frozen shoulder will be randomly assigned to either the combo therapy or conventional treatment (hot packs, ultrasound, stretching) for four weeks. The goal is to see if the combo approach leads to greater gains in range of motion and less disability.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Mulligan mobilization technique combined with scapular mobilization
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a more effective physical therapy approach for frozen shoulder, improving mobility and reducing pain without drugs or surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is non-invasive, but individual responses can vary.
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Conditions
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faculty of physical therapy, Deraya University
Minya, Menia Governorate, Egypt
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