Short-term effects of anterior and posterior capsular stretching in frozen shoulder

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the short-term effects of stretching on pain, flexibility and range of movement in frozen shoulder. Methods: Thirty-six voluntary subjects diagnosed with frozen shoulder were included. Subjects were randomly separated into two groups; Group 1 (n=19) was received coldpack and posterior capsule stretching exercise, Group 2 (n=17) was received coldpack, posterior and anterior capsule stretching exercises. Pain severity, range of motion and posterior capsule tightness were assessed in one-week follow-up. Results: Group 1 showed decreased pain severity during activity and posterior capsule tightness and increased shoulder flexion and active internal rotation at the end of the week (p