스펜서 테크닉이 유착성 관절낭염 환자의 어깨관절 가동범위와 통증, 기능에 미치는 영향

• Published in: 대한정형도수물리치료학회지 Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 37 - 42
• Main Authors: 박기숙, 정기용
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 31.12.2018
• Subjects: Spencer technique; Shoulder; Adhesive capsulitis
• ISSN: 1226-3680

Background: The Purpose of this study was to evaluate the value of Spencer technique on the range of motion (ROM), Pain, function in patients with shoulder adhesive capsulitis. Methods: subjects consisted of 30patients who were diagnosed shoulder adhesive capsulitis. All subjects are randomly assigned to 2groups: Spencer technique (ST) group (n=15), self assistive ROM exercise(S-A ROM E) group (n=15). The subjects performed an intervention program 30 minuets per day and was repeated 3 times a week for 4 weeks a total of 12 times. ROM of flexion, abduction, external rotation, internal rotation were measured using a goniometer. The visual analog scale (VAS), Shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) were used to measure pain, functional ability. Results: In the intergroup comparisons after the intervention, ROM of flexion, abduction, internal rotation, VAS, SPADI were significantly different(p<.05). Spencer technique was more effective for improving ROM, pain, functional ability than self assistive ROM exercise. Conclusions: Our study suggest that considering Spencer technique for the patient with shoulder adhesive capsulitis. Further studies on Spencer technique are needed in the future.