Effect of Functional Scapular Stabilization Training on Function and Pain in Frozen Shoulder Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of functional scapular stabilization training compared with the standard physical therapy on function and pain in people with frozen shoulder syndrome (FSS).

Methods: In a single-blind randomized controlled trial, 86 people with FSS were randomly allocated into the intervention group (functional stabilization training [n = 43]) and control group (standard physical therapy [n = 43]) using block randomization for 12 weeks. The primary outcome measures were the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index and the numeric pain rating scale.