Cryotherapy

Surgery

Capsulitis

Placebo

Systematic review

Alternative medicine

Range of motion

Political science

Physical therapy

Modalities

Meta-analysis

Internal medicine

Sociology

MEDLINE

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Randomized controlled trial

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Social science

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Adhesive capsulitis occurs with synovial inflammation and capsular fibrosis in the glenohumeral joint, leading to restriction of joint motion and pain. Heat therapy modalities, which aim at modifying dense collagenous tissues are commonly practiced interventions for patients with adhesive capsulitis; however, the effectiveness of ultrasound deep heat therapy (UST) on adhesive capsulitis is still unclear.

The Effectiveness of Ultrasound Deep Heat Therapy for Adhesive Capsulitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis