MANUAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES FOR THE ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION – A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

INTRO/BACK GROUND Ac joint dysfunction is a prevalent cause of shoulder discomfort. As far as we are aware, there are currently no published studies focused on the manual therapy management of AC joint dysfunction. However, manual physical therapy has proven successful in treating various other shoulder conditions. To address this, recent research has started to investigate whether manual techniques are more effective in treating ac joint dysfunction. OBJECTIVE Aim of this study on the literature review pointing on the available evidence for the manual therapy interventions in acromioclavicular joint dysfunction patients. METHODS Research involved a computerized data base used for searching articles were Science direct, Pedro, PubMed, goggle scholar search pertaining to studies that include the manual therapy among acromioclavicular joint dysfunction Patients RESULTS: These 10 studies were based on the inclusion exclusion criteria were included in this review the methods used in all these studies were strengthening exercises , transverse friction massage, joint mobilization, myofascial release techniques, active passive motion exercises, scapulothoracic exercises, peri joint muscle exercises, joint stability exercises with different sets of exercises for muscle activation and range of motion and function these manual therapy techniques aims to alleviate inflammation recover the shoulder pain free rom and restore the proper function of soft tissue and joint. CONCLUSION: We conclude from this review that a variety of manual treatment procedures have been shown to be useful and effective in treating patients with AC joint dysfunction. There is, however, a dearth of data on the use of manual therapy procedures or interventions to treat ac joint dysfunction. More investigation is required to determine the precise role that manual therapy strategies may play in managing ac joint dysfunction.