Muscle Energy Technique With Or Without First Rib Mobilization In Adhesive Capsulitis

This study will be a randomized control trial. Study will be conducted in 40 patients in the age range 40-70 years, which will be selected by using non proability convenient sampling technique. Subjects will be divided in 2 groups. Group A will receive first rib mobilization along with METS and conventional treatment, group B will receive METS and conventional physical therapy treatment only. Treatment will be given thrice per week for 3 weeks. Data will be collected pre and post treatment, for data collection numeric pain rating scale, shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) will be used. Joint range of motion will be measured using goniometer. After collection data from defined study setting, data will be entered and analyzed at Riphah International University, Lahore.

Inclusion Criteria:Age between 40-70 years Gender (both male and female) Subjects with adhesive capsulitis stage (II and III)Exclusion Criteria:Previous surgery on affected shoulder Recent trauma to shoulder fracture