Aim: This study aims to conduct a systematic review of studies conducted to date, and to determine the effectiveness of the Maitland mobilization technique in adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.
Methods: PubMed, Google Scholar, and Physiotherapy evidence database were searched for the studies conducted between 2013 – 2023. Literature reviews and Randomized control trials are included that investigate the effectiveness of the Maitland mobilization technique in adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.
Results: Maitland mobilization technique shows improved results in VAS, SPADI, and ROM in the patients when used with conventional physiotherapy treatment.
Conclusion: The results from this meta-analysis led to the conclusion that Maitland when included with conventional physiotherapy treatment shows better results in improving range of motion, and decreased VAS and SPADI scores in patients with Adhesive capsulitis.
Keywords: Adhesive Capsulitis, Frozen shoulder, Maitland mobilization, Shoulder joint mobilization