Physiotherapy Program for Managing Adhesive Capsulitis in Patients With Diabetes
Adhesive Capsulitis, Diabetes Mellitus
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Adhesive Capsulitis focused on measuring Adhesive capsulitis, Frozen shoulder, Diabetes, Physiotherapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with and without diabetes who have adhesive capsulitis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous shoulder surgery or dislocation
- Shoulder severe osteoarthritis
Sites / Locations
- St. Joseph's Health Care LondonRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
PT+ walking
Regular PT
Participants in this group will be referred to a physical therapy facility according to their preferences and the intervention will be chosen by the treating physical therapist. In addition, participants will be asked to perform free walking at their own pace for 30-45 min, 5 days per week for 6 consecutive weeks and to record their walking date/time on a diary form provided by the research team before commencing the study. Participants in PT+ group will also be provided with accelerometer to accurately estimate their physical activity level.
Participants in this group will be referred to a physical therapy facility according to their preferences and the intervention will be chosen by the treating physical therapist. Participants in this group will not be notified about the walking program.