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ArticleCureus2024

Effect of Gong's Mobilization Versus Conventional Physiotherapy Among Type II Diabetic Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis.

Swetha Kamani Raveendhra Babu, Vinodhkumar Ramalingam

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07440680 (Effects of Gong Mobilization With and Without Thoracic Manipulation on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Effects of Gong Mobilization With and Without Thoracic Manipulation on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2025 to 2025Enrolled36ConditionsAdhesive CapsulitisArmsGong mobilization, Thoracic manipulation, Conventional therapy
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Swetha Kamani Raveendhra BabuPhysiotherapy, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Vinodhkumar RamalingamPhysiotherapy, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.

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Abstract

backgroundAdhesive capsulitis (AC) causes a spontaneous onset of discomfort and a progressive loss of shoulder mobility among type II diabetic patients. These patients experience severe loss of shoulder function, which impairs their day-to-day tasks and requires immediate care. According to scientific evidence, Gong's mobilization has an immediate effect on improving shoulder mobility. Therefore, the objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of Gong's mobilization along with conventional physiotherapy in order to reduce pain and enhance the range of motion (ROM).

aimThis study aims to compare the effectiveness of Gong's mobilization and conventional physiotherapy for type II diabetic patients with AC.

methodsThis experimental study included 32 participants between the ages of 40 and 60 years who were diagnosed with shoulder AC which followed type II diabetes. The participants were randomly allocated into two groups: the Gong's mobilization group and the conventional physiotherapy group. The participants in both groups received the intervention for four weeks. Outcome measures used for assessment before and after treatment were the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) and ROM. Data was analyzed using paired and unpaired t-tests.

resultsThis study's results suggested that there was a better improvement in the pre- and post-test mean values of SPADI and shoulder ROM (p < 0.001) in both groups following a four-week intervention. There was a statistically significant difference in the post-intervention results between the two groups (P <0.05), indicating that Gong's mobilization technique is more effective than conventional treatment.

conclusionThe study findings showed reduced discomfort, and improved ROM and SPADI scores after the intervention. Both the treatments (Gong's mobilization and conventional approach) applied to AC for type II diabetes patients were beneficial. However, Gong's mobilization technique is more effective in treating AC in fewer treatment appointments compared with conventional therapy.

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adhesive capsulitisdiabetes mellitushome remediesmobilizationrange of motion

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