A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ULTRASOUND THERAPY AND KINESIOLOGY TAPING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PAIN RELIEF IN FROZEN SHOULDER AT STAGE-II
SURBHI JINDAL  Dr. Shailendra Mehta      

Abstract:
DESIGN-Randomized clinical trial

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES-This study compares the effectiveness of kinesiology taping and ultrasound therapy in frozen shoulder. The objective of this study was to find out the effect of kinesiology taping and ultrasound therapy in improving pain.

METHODS AND MEASURES- 30 participants with frozen shoulder who were referred by orthopedcian and willing to take treatment for 12 weeks, were recruited for the study. The subjects were screened and were put in either of 2 groups- Group A-Kinesotaping , GroupB-Ultrasound therapy. By Convenience Method. A written informed consent was taken from each participant. The pre and post intervention assessment was done by using Visual Analogue Scale{VAS} , SPADI score , ROM assessment by universal Goniometry {abduction , flexion , lateral rotation and medial rotation}.

RESULTS-VAS& SPADI were statistically significant for pain and disability ( P <0.01) indicating greater improvements in both the groups for both the outcome measures. On comparing the pre and post test score the mean score showed greater improvement in pain and disability in group A receiving kinesiology taping technique then group B receiving ultrasound therapy. ( P <0.01)

CONCLUSION- In this study the aim was to compare the effectiveness of kinesiology taping and ultrasound therapy in the management of pain relief in frozen shoulder at stage-II along with conventional physiotherapy measures and home based exercise program used for the treatment of frozen shoulder. Based on the result of statistical analysis this study found that kinesiology taping as compare to ultrasound therapy is more beneficial in improving shoulder pain associated with frozen shoulder.

Keywords: adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) , kinesiology taping , ultrasound therapy, VAS , SPADI