Author(s)

Fucheng Wang, Zhi Zhang

Corresponding Author

Zhi Zhang

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the clinical effect of Maitland joint mobilization combined with functional exercise on scapulohumeral periarthritis. Methods from June 2016 to January 2019, 60 patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis were selected from the fitness center. Among them, 15 patients were treated with Maitland joint mobilization combined with functional exercise, which was group A; 15 patients only used functional exercise, which was group B; 15 patients only used mailtand rehabilitation, which was group C; the other 15 patients were treated with simple stretching and exercise rehabilitation, which was Group D. Before and 6 weeks after treatment, the active range of motion (AROM), pain and functional index (SPADI) of shoulder joint were used to evaluate the effect of each group. Results: after 6 weeks of treatment, the AROM of shoulder joint in the four groups increased significantly (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01) compared with that before treatment. The pain score of shoulder joint in group A, SPADI < B < C < D (P < 0.05), AROM of shoulder joint in group B > C > d (P < 0.05). In group A, B and C, except group D, the scores of shoulder pain and SPADI were lower than those before treatment (P < 0.05), and the AROM of shoulder was higher than that before treatment (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Maitland joint mobilization combined with functional exercise can improve the mobility limitation of shoulder joint in patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis, at the same time, it can reduce the pain degree of shoulder joint and improve its functional status more effectively

Keywords

Maitland joint mobilization, Functional exercise, Scapulohumeral periarthritis, Recovery