The value of tens as a "therapeutic adjunct" to passive stretching exercises for increasing rom of the shoulder joint in 60 subjects with frozen shoulder

Date of Completion

1990

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Frozen Shoulder, Muscle Stretching Exercises, Physical Therapy, Shoulder Joint

Abstract

This study employed a descriptive design using a survey technique. A self-made questionnaire was distributed to 60 respondents were out-patients of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Philippine Orthopedic Hospital who were undergoing Physical Therapy for the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, median, and standard deviation. The result of the study concluded (1) the highest increase Range in Motion (ROM) was shoulder abduction, followed by flexion, external rotation, and shoulder internal rotation. (2) The undesired reactions secondary to apprehension for pain resulted in anxiety, fear, and a decline in the patient’s willingness to undergo treatment. (3) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has direct effect of pain relieved in patients with acute frozen shoulder during passive stretch exercises. (4) A simple adjunct with an undirected effect or action for minimizing discomfort was Electrical stimulation.

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