Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to find out the characteristics of adhesive
capsulitis among the diabetic patients. Objectives: This study was aim to explore
socio-demographic characteristics of Shoulder Capsulitis with diabetes patients; to
find out the past medical history among the patients affected by adhesive capsulitis; to
determine the number of affected shoulder among the patient with shoulder capsulitis
and to explore disease related information among the patients with adhesive
capsulitis. Methodology: A descriptive type of cross sectional study of 50 participants
was conducted. 50 participants with adhesive capsulitis among the diabetes were
identified from outpatient in physiotherapy department of BIHS. The data was
collected by using a structural questionnaire by face to face interview. Data were
analyzed through SPSS 16 version. Results: The mean age of 50 participants was
49.72 (±6.253). Highest number of participants 34% (n=17) were in the age range
between 48-53 years. More than half of the participants 66% (n=33) were female.
Highest number of participants had some secondary education 26% (n=13) followed
by only 2% (n=1) uneducated. Highest number respondents 46% (n=23) found those
are housewife. More than half of the participants 62% (n=31) suffering controlled
diabetes. Highest number of participants 52% (n=26) have moderate level of pain and followed by 98% (n=49) pain increase during movement. Among the participants
64% (n=32) have moderate type of decrease ROM, 46% (n=23) have mild level of
muscle weakness. Conclusion: This study helps to explore a various clinical
manifestation of adhesive capsulitis in the diabetic patients. Individuals should aware
of avoidance of under stress activity of shoulder, performing certain amount of
overhead activity, control of blood sugar level. Acknowledging these characteristics
of shoulder capsulitis among the diabetic patients will be useful for the prevention and
treatment of this condition in Bangladesh.