Methods |
Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind assessors: Yes; Blind subjects: Yes; Blind therapists: Yes; Adequate follow‐up: Yes; Intention‐to‐treat analysis: No; Between‐group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates & variability: Yes; Eligibility criteria: No |
Participants |
47 participants: 1.Pain 2.Limited active and passive movement >20%3.Pain on resisted abduction or rotation.4.Impaired glenohumeral joint motion. |
Interventions |
Group 1: Electromagnetic therapy 3 times a week for 12 weeks or until complete resolution of symptoms (whichever was sooner).Group 2: Sham therapy. |
Outcomes |
Assessed at 12 weeks1.Pain at rest, on motion and lying 2. Range of flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, ER, IR.3.Interference with daily activities.4.Adverse effects. |
Notes |
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Risk of bias |
Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment (selection bias) |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |