Dynamic Splinting for Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Adhesive Capsulitis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare two treatments for adhesive capsulitis.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT00873158
Run by: Dynasplint Systems, Inc.
People needed: 10
Starts: 2006-01-01
Last updated by the study team: 2013-08-12

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Diagnosis of idiopathic adhesive capsulitis
greater than 50% limitation in active flexion, internal rotation, or external rotation
Tight GHJ capsule in at least 2 directions
Capsular end-feel primarily limits ROM
Age 40- 64
Normal X-Rays

You may not qualify if…

Acute adhesive capsulitis
History of Diabetes Mellitus
Evidence of a cuff tear
Recent history of trauma
Evidence of glenohumeral DJD
History of shoulder surgery
Calcification of tendonitis demonstrated on a current X-Ray
Abnormal X-Ray
Cervical Radiculopathy/brachial plexus lesions
Less than 2+/5 muscle strength during mid-line manual muscle testing
Muscle Atrophy
Presence of associated systematic conditions
History of prior therapy for current condition
Manipulation under anesthesia
Non compliance
Shoulder-Hand syndrome, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
History of prior injections for the current problem
Patient receiving worker's compensation
Shoulder symptoms with cervical provocative testing
Positive X-ray findings in the acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joints
Abnormal physical signs or symptoms in the A-C or S-C joint

Where it is running

Gaspar Physical Therapy — Solana Beach, California, United States
Andrews Research & Education Institute — Gulf Breeze, Florida, United States
University Orthopedics Center — State College, Pennsylvania, United States

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