The Journal of Practical Medicine ›› 2025, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (2): 208-214.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-5725.2025.02.008

• Clinical Research • Previous Articles    

Efficacy of ultrasound therapy combined with muscle imbalance adjustment training in patients with adhesive capsulitis oftheshoulder

Runhong CUI1,Yan CHI2,Di ZHANG2,Hexiao GAO2,Xue. JIANG2()   

  1. *.Department of Rehabilitation,Jinqiu Hospital of Liaoning Province,Shenyang 110013,Liaoning,China
  • Received:2024-08-27 Online:2025-01-25 Published:2025-01-26
  • Contact: Xue. JIANG E-mail:jiangxueruby@163.com

Abstract:

Objective To explore the short and long term efficacy of ultrasound therapy combined with muscle imbalance adjustment training in patients with adhesive capsulitis(AC) ofthe shoulder. Methods A total of 60 AC patients were divided into an observation group and a control group, both each consisting of 30 cases. The observation group underwentultrasound therapy along with muscle imbalance adjustment training, while the control group received acupuncture treatment, both for a duration of 20 days. The Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), goniometer for ROM, Manual Muscle Testing(MMT),Constant-Murley Shoulder Score, and modified Barthel index were used to access shoulder jointpain level, range of motion (ROM), peripheral muscle strength, shoulder joint function, and daily living abilities, respectively. The Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) and Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) were utilized to evaluate the levels of anxiety and depression.All the assessments were conducted and compared between the two groups before treatment, at the end of treatment, and at 6 and 12 months after treatment. Results Both groups showed varying degrees of improvement in ROM, MMT, VAS, Constant-Murley score, modified Barthel index, and emotional status compared to pre-treatment. The observation group demonstrated superior outcomes in posterior shoulder extension strength, VAS, Constant-Murley score, modified Barthel index, HAMA, and HAMD scores at the end of treatment (P < 0.05). At 6 months post-treatment, the observation group showed better shoulder joint flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction ROM, as well as muscle strength in flexion, external rotation, and internal rotation, VAS, Constant-Murley score, modified Barthel index, HAMA, and HAMD scores. At 12 months after treatment, the observation group continued to show superior outcomes in all the aforementioned indexes (P < 0.05). Conclusion The combination of ultrasound therapy and muscle imbalance adjustment training can effectively reduce shoulder joint pain, improve ROM, enhance muscle strength around the shoulder joint, improve shoulder joint function, alleviate anxiety and depression, and ultimately enhance the quality of life for patients with AC.

Key words: ultrasound therapy, muscle imbalance, adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder

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