Effect of Single Session Three Therapistadministered Posterolateral Mobilisation with Movement Glide on Shoulder Range of Motion: A Case Report

Abstract

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterised by pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. It gradually worsens over time, making it difficult to move the shoulder. The exact cause is not always clear, but it can be associated with injury, surgery, or certain medical conditions. Treatment typically involves physiotherapy and pain management. The authors present a case of a 41-year-old male who complained of acute pain in the right shoulder joint over a period of 15 days. Examination revealed a restriction in shoulder Range Of Motion (ROM). The case was treated with a single session of three therapist-administered posterolateral Mobilisation With Movement (MWM) glides. No medication was prescribed to the patient and he was asked to follow-up in the Outpatient Department (OPD) for three days. The single session of posterolateral MWM glide, along with conventional physiotherapy, led to an increase in shoulder ROM and a reduction in pain. This approach can be considered a viable treatment option for frozen shoulder.

Keywords

• adhesive capsulitis
• anterior shoulder pain
• mulligan mobilisation