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Research Paper | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 6 Issue 2, February 2017

Effect of Movement with Mobilization in Supraspinatus Tendinitis

Diksha Uparkar | Sandeep Shinde ^[2]

Abstract: Introduction Supraspinatus Tendinitis is an inflammation of tendon of supraspinatus muscle. It is overuse injury leads to improper functioning and muscle weakness. Manualmobilization techniques are beneficial likewise movement with mobilization (MWM) can be beneficial. ObjectivesTo determine the effect of MWM in patients with supraspinatus tendinitis and To compare the effect of MWM and conventional therapy in patients with supraspinatus tendinitis. Conclusion 28 subjects of >30 years age, having Supraspinatus Tendinitis were recruited. They were allocated into 2 groups and treated with ultrasound (US), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) exercises, MWM for 5 sessions in a week for 4 weeks. Daily assessment was done, pre and post intervention outcomes were measured using Goniometry and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) Result Both the groups showed improvement but there was significant improvement on SPADI Scale and ROM in group treated with MWM, US, TENS and exercises. Conclusion MWM, Ultrasound, TENS and exercises are effective in management of Supraspinatus Tendinitis.

Keywords: Supraspinatus Tendinitis, Movement with Mobilization, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, Range of motion, Ultrasound, TENS

Edition: Volume 6 Issue 2, February 2017,

Pages: 673 - 676

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