Effect of Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive Therapy on Shoulder Pain, Disability, and Passive Range of Motion in Patients With Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis: A Preliminary Randomized Trial

Objective: This study evaluated the effects of transfer energy capacitive and resistive (TECAR) therapy on primary shoulder adhesive capsulitis by assessing the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) and shoulder passive range of flexion, abduction, and external rotation. Methods: Thirty subjects with shoulder adhesive capsulitis, having a minimum 3 months history of shoulder pain, aged 41 to 72 years, were randomized to receive either physiotherapy (PT) or PT plus TECAR therapy (TT). Both groups received 8 sessions of PT treatment, including modalities and exercises, and the TT group received an additional 10 minutes of TECAR treatment in the resistive mode. SPADI and shoulder passive range of motion were evaluated before treatment, 1 day after the 8th session, and after 1 month. Conclusion: In this preliminary study, TT and PT treatment both showed improvements in shoulder passive ROM, pain, and disability. There were no significant differences between the groups.