Comparison of Chuna Therapy and Joint Mobilization in Frozen Shoulder Patients: A Meta-Analysis
Journal · Spine (2022)
Original authors · Hwang EH, Lim KT, Song MY, et al.
DOI · 10.1097/BRS.0000000022456
Summary
A meta-analysis of 16 RCTs comparing the effects of Chuna therapy and Western joint mobilization for frozen shoulder. Both treatments showed significant ROM improvement, with Chuna therapy slightly superior in external rotation (SMD=0.31) and internal rotation (SMD=0.28).
Key figures
External rotation effect size
0.31
Total participants
1,243 patients
Conclusion
Chuna therapy shows equivalent or slightly superior effects to joint mobilization for range of motion recovery in frozen shoulder.
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