Non-Invasive Treatment for Adhesive Capsulitis Not Helped by Physical Therapy: A Case Study in Manipulative Medicine

Abstract

using manipulation, active release therapy, and electronic acupuncture. She had not responded to typical physical therapy but did
respond to active release therapy along with adjunctive manipulation and acupuncture. In our course of treatment we wanted to
see if we could significantly improve pain-free range of motion and normal; function without using invasive treatments like surgery
and manipulation under anesthesia. Over a course of five weeks, using a soft tissue manipulation technique known as active
release technique along with electrified acupuncture and home exercises, we were able to increase her range of motion to near
normal and her function to normal. She was not forced to miss any work because of the treatment and can now do all the things
she needs to do for work