Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Quality of Life in Adhesive Capsulitis - An Interventional Study

Background: Adhesive capsulitis is characterized by the development of dense adhesion, capsular thickening and capsular restriction. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is an approach to therapeutic exercise that combines functional based diagonal patterns of movement with the technique of neuromuscular facilitation to evoke motor response and improve neuromuscular control and coordinated movements. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) aims to enhance mobility, movement control and joint coordination. Method: After approval from the ethical committee, 34 patients were selected and randomly allocated into 2 groups, Group A (control) and Group B (Interventional). Group A (control) received conventional treatment while Group B (Interventional) received conventional plus PNF techniques (5 sessions) for 4 weeks. Pre and post interventional score of NPRS, Range of motion(goniometer) and SPADI scale were measured. Results: After 4 weeks of intervention, Within Group analysis showed significant improvement on NPRS, range of motion(goniometer) and SPADI scale compared to pre data (p<0.05). In between-group analysis, Group B showed significant improvement on score of NPRS, range of motion (goniometer) and SPADI scale than Group A (p<0.05). Conclusion: Group B showed statistically significant improvement on Pain, Range of motion and Quality of life compared to Group A. Key words: Adhesive Capsulitis, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation