“Comparative Efficacy of IASTM and Cupping Therapy in Alleviating Pain and Enhancing Function in Grade II Adhesive Capsulitis”

Harsh Shekhawat; Mohammed Yunus; Ashish Sharma

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44678

“Comparative Efficacy of IASTM and Cupping Therapy in Alleviating Pain and Enhancing Function in Grade II Adhesive Capsulitis”

Author(s)	Mr. Harsh Shekhawat, Dr. Mohammed Yunus, Dr. Ashish Sharma
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is characterized by pain and restricted range of motion due to inflammation of the shoulder capsule. While conventional physiotherapy has been a standard treatment, recent studies suggest that adjunct therapies such as Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and cupping therapy may offer additional benefits in managing this condition. Objective: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of IASTM and cupping therapy, each combined with conventional physiotherapy, on pain reduction, range of motion, and functional disability in patients with Grade II adhesive capsulitis. Methodology: Thirty participants meeting the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned into two groups of 15 each. Group A received IASTM along with conventional physiotherapy, while Group B received cupping therapy combined with conventional physiotherapy. Both groups underwent a 12-week intervention program. Outcome measures included the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain and the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) for functional assessment, recorded at baseline and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired and unpaired t-tests to determine statistical significance. Results: Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in VAS and SPADI scores from baseline to post-intervention (p < 0.001). However, Group A (IASTM) showed a more pronounced reduction in pain and disability scores compared to Group B (cupping therapy), indicating superior efficacy of IASTM in managing adhesive capsulitis symptoms. Conclusion: The study concludes that while both IASTM and cupping therapy, when combined with conventional physiotherapy, are effective in reducing pain and improving function in patients with Grade II adhesive capsulitis, IASTM demonstrates greater effectiveness. These findings support the incorporation of IASTM into rehabilitation programs for enhanced patient outcomes.
Keywords	Adhesive capsulitis, IASTM, Cupping therapy, Conventional physiotherapy, VAS, SPADI
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-16
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44678
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9kft6

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