Role of homoeopathic medicines in cases of frozen shoulder

Abstract

Background: Frozen shoulder, is characterised by significant restriction of both active and passive shoulder motion that occurs in the absence of a known intrinsic shoulder disorder. It is more common in 40 - 60 age group and in manual workers. Methods: A Prospective, observational study was done in O.P.D. of Dr. Girendra Pal Homoeopathic Hospital, Jaipur. 35 patients aged 35 years and above suffering from frozen shoulder were enrolled as per inclusion and exclusion criteria and treated with homoeopathic medicines along with physiotherapy. Shoulder pain and disability index was used for pre and post treatment assessment Results: Homoeopathic medicines provided significant benefit to patients suffering from frozen shoulder, difference of mean = 1.72857, t (34) = 13.965, P = 0.005. Paired sample t- test result shows, disability improved by homoeopathic medicine, difference of mean = 1.73714, t (34) =11.707, P = 0.005. Conclusion: Homoeopathic treatment can provide relief to patients of frozen shoulder.