Adhesive capsulitis presents as a painful and progressively restrictive condition affecting both active and passive shoulder mobility, resulting from fibrosis and contracture of the joint capsule. Diabetes generally affects 2-5% of the overall population and can impact up to 20% of those diagnosed with the condition, with a significantly higher prevalence noted among females aged 40-60. This experimental study involved a comparison utilising groups of 20 individuals each. One group underwent conventional treatment, whereas the other group was provided with the active release technique alongside conventional treatment. The statistical analysis revealed significant differences between the conventional treatment and experimental groups. Both groups demonstrated enhancements in pain (VAS) and functional measures (UEFS, range of motion); however, the experimental group showed markedly greater progress across all metrics. The experimental group showed significant decreases in VAS scores, accompanied by marked enhancements in upper extremity function and range of motion, including flexion, extension, abduction, and internal rotation. All results for the experimental group showed statistical significance (p <0.001), indicating that the experimental intervention is more effective than the conventional treatment in improving patient outcomes.
Keywords: Adhesive capsulitis, Active release technique, Neck pain, Shoulder ROM, Upper Extremity Functional Index Scale, Visual analogue scale.
How to cite this article: Kumar AKVK, Suganthirababu P, Aishwarya R, A Comparative Study On Finding Effectiveness Of Conventional Treatment And Active Release Technique On Upper Trapezius Muscle Causing Neck Pain In Adhesive Capsulitis: An Experimental Study. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(5s): 254-258; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.5s.31
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