並列摘要
Background and Purpose: The signs and symptoms of adhesive capsulitis have been recognized since 1872. Nowadays, more questions than answers exist regarding evaluation and management of the adhesive capsulitis problem. The rationale for treating adhesive capsulitis is based on the anatomical findings at surgery where capsular fibrosis with thickening and shortening was found. However, the effect of physical therapy programs to adhesive capsulitis is unclear. Therefore, this literature review assess the effectiveness of pain, passive range of notion (PROM), active range of motion (AROM) and function in patients with adhesive capsulitis. Methods: The search was conducted in the online electronic databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and CEPS. The primary outcome measures included pain, PROM, AROM and function. Results: Physical therapy showed significant improvement in ROM of shoulder flexion and abduction, but no significant improvement in ROM of internal rotation and function. The effect to pain is controversial. Conclusion: The results of the review conclude that physical therapy can improve ROM of shoulder flexion and abduction.