Effectiveness of Functional Electrical Stimulation Versus Spencer Technique in Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis

Abstract

Objective: To compare functional electrical stimulation with spencer approach for relieving pain, stiffness and enhance range of motion and functional capacity among adhesive capsulitis subjects.

Method: Study design was randomized control trial. Johar Pain Relief Center and Ali Fatima hospital Lahore were study setting. Sample size was 32. Study ran  Sep  2023 to May 2024. Both gender from 40 to 60 years having diabetic frozen shoulder and stiff shoulder for at least 3 months were included. Having dislocated shoulder, fracture within past 12 weeks excluded. Ethical considerations were followed throughout  study. 2 intervention groups were made: group B undergone spencer technique or group A received functional electrical stimulation. Data was gathered using Goniometer, VAS and shoulder pain and disability index. SPSS version 25 utilized for statistical analysis.

Results: Group B (spencer technique group) showed more improvement post-intervention VAS scores and  mean difference was 1.222 with p-value .002. SPADI pain scores were with mean  difference 6.055 having  p-value .006  and ROM were also improved  with  p value <.001 indicating a significant difference post-intervention but adduction showed no improvement pre and post value.

Conclusion: Both spencer technique  and  functional electrical  stimulation  hold promise as effective interventions for improving pain ,ROM and  shoulder disability but spencer technique  showed more significant results as compare to functional electrical  stimulation.