Frozen Shoulder Treatment: Hilterapia^® Shows Promising Results

07 June 2024 - Research

Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is a debilitating condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, often affecting 2-5% of the general population and up to 13.4% of those with diabetes mellitus. Traditional treatments include physical therapy, medications and, in some cases, surgery, yet recovery can be prolonged.

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A recent study by Salem et al. (2024) in Pharmacophore is the first to examine the effects of Hilterapia^® in combination with exercise on diabetic frozen shoulder. This randomized, single-blinded clinical trial involved 84 patients with type 2 diabetes, aged between 40 and 60, who were divided into two groups. Group 1 received Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) alongside exercises, while Group 2 underwent High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT, HIRO 3.0), also combined with exercises.

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Clinical results

Both treatment groups showed significant improvements in pain reduction, shoulder range of motion (ROM), and shoulder function. Specifically:

pain decreased by 49.38% in the ESWT group and by 60.09% in the HILT group.
ROM improved by 25.74% with ESWT and by 19.29% with HILT.
Shoulder function, measured by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, increased by 96.66% in the ESWT group and by 104.58% in the HILT group.

The study concludes that while both therapies are effective, HILT proved superior in reducing pain and enhancing shoulder function. This research highlights Hilterapia^® combined with exercise as a promising intervention for managing diabetic frozen shoulder, offering significant pain relief and functional improvement.