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Title : Effect of shockwave therapy on diabetic frozen shoulder
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Abstract
Background: Frozen shoulder is one of the most common complications in patients with diabetes. Frozen shoulder causes severe pain, restricts joints{u2019} range of motion, and disturbs sleep when the pain is severe. Recently, radial extracorporeal shock-wave therapy was presented as a new way to treat frozen shoulder.purpose: The aim of this study was to determine and compare the effect of shockwave therapy versus traditional physiotherapy on diabetic frozen shoulder in type 2 diabetic patients. Subjects: Forty diabetic patients of both genders were selected from Elsahel Teaching Hospital. The patient{u2019}s age ranged from 45 to 60 years. They were randomly assigned into two groups equal in number. group (A) who received radial extracorporeal shockwaves and home routine. group (B) who received traditional physiotherapy (composed of ultrasound and aerobic, range of motion and mobility exercises). The treatment program continued two weeks (3 sessions per week). Range of motion was assessed before and after course of treatment using inclinometer. Visual analogue scale was used in the assessment of level of shoulder pain before and after the course of treatment. Results: a significant increase in range of motion in both groups. There is no significant difference between group (A) and group (B) in improved range of motion. There is a significant decrease in the mean value of visual analogue scale in both groups.group (A) decreased significantly than group (B)