Immediate impact of matrix rhythm therapy on adhesive capsulitis-Quasi Experimental Study

Abstract

Background: Adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterised with pain and stiffness leading restricted range of motion causing disturbance in daily activities, quality of life and disturbed sleep. having the condition with pain an instant relief during the everyday activities is the mainstay of the treatment option. Matrix rhythm therapy induces relaxation and reduction in pain by the action on the cellular metabolism.this study targeted to have immediate effect on pain and range of motion.

Method: 66 participants after a pilot study was included in the study, informed consent was taken from patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria with age group between 40-60 years. Patients with arthritis, rotator cuff injuries were excluded. Outcome measures for pain NPRS, ROM universal goniometer and was used.

Results:  study showed significant reduction in pain at rest  with mean difference of 1.1 after one sessionas well as on activity the difference was 1.5 with p<0.05. There was increase in range of motion with significant improvement in active motion with mean difference after one session was 3-4 degrees in all motion and passive range of motion  mean difference ranges from 2-4 degrees in all motion with p<0.05.

Conclusion: This study concluded that there was improvement in pain and range of motion after a single session of matrix rhythm therapy.