Effect of HVLA vs MET on Shoulder Mobility and Pain in Adhesive Cpsulitis

This study compared the effects of High-Velocity Low-Amplitude (HVLA) thrust and Post-Isometric Relaxation Muscle Energy Technique (PIR-MET) on pain and shoulder mobility in patients with adhesive capsulitis. Sixty-six participants received either HVLA or PIR-MET with conventional physiotherapy for four weeks. Both treatments improved pain and range of motion, but PIR-MET showed significantly greater improvement, making it a more effective approach for managing frozen shoulder symptoms.

NCT Number	NCT07600372
Lead Sponsor	Green International University
Conditions	Adhesive Capsulitis
Enrollment	66 participants
Start Date	2025-11-09
Primary Completion	2026-04-29 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-05-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-20