Authors : Khushi Thakkar; Chhaya Verma; Bharati Asgaonkar

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26Oct1666

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Abstract : Background: Active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the shoulder girdle may add to pain and movement restriction in frozen shoulder. Cryo-ischemic compression (CIC) combines sustained manual pressure on an MTrP with simultaneous cold application. This pilot study examined the immediate effect of a single CIC session on pain and shoulder range of motion (ROM) in patients with frozen shoulder and an active middle deltoid MTrP.

Keywords : Bursitis; Frozen Shoulder; Trigger Points; Myofascial Pain Syndromes; Cryotherapy; Range of Motion, Articular; Physical Therapy Modalities.

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