Outcomes of Treatment Using the ERMI Shoulder Flexionater ®

Description

Study 1 - Adhesive Capsulitis Study - 110 patients The purpose of this study is to compare treatment of patients with symptoms of adhesive capsulitis, primary and secondary, between three groups: I) Physical Therapy alone; II) ERMI Shoulder Flexionater® alone; III) PT + Device. Study 2 - Postoperative Shoulder Stiffness Study - 90 patients The purpose of this study is to compare treatment of patients with post-operative stiffness indicative of secondary adhesive capsulitis between three groups: I) Physical Therapy alone; II) ERMI Shoulder Flexionater® alone; III) PT + Device. Study 3 - Stiffness after MUA Study - enroll all eligible patients (goal of at least 15) The purpose of this study is to compare treatment of patients who have undergone manipulation under anesthesia or lysis of adhesions between three groups: I) Physical Therapy alone; II) ERMI Shoulder Flexionater® alone; III) PT + Device.

Conditions

Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Study 1 - Adhesive Capsulitis Study - 110 patients The purpose of this study is to compare treatment of patients with symptoms of adhesive capsulitis, primary and secondary, between three groups: I) Physical Therapy alone; II) ERMI Shoulder Flexionater® alone; III) PT + Device. Study 2 - Postoperative Shoulder Stiffness Study - 90 patients The purpose of this study is to compare treatment of patients with post-operative stiffness indicative of secondary adhesive capsulitis between three groups: I) Physical Therapy alone; II) ERMI Shoulder Flexionater® alone; III) PT + Device. Study 3 - Stiffness after MUA Study - enroll all eligible patients (goal of at least 15) The purpose of this study is to compare treatment of patients who have undergone manipulation under anesthesia or lysis of adhesions between three groups: I) Physical Therapy alone; II) ERMI Shoulder Flexionater® alone; III) PT + Device.

Outcomes of Treatment Using the ERMI Shoulder Flexionater®

Outcomes of Treatment Using the ERMI Shoulder Flexionater ®

Condition
Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Tampa

Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education, Tampa, Florida, United States, 33607

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Exhibits symptoms of adhesive capsulitis i. Shoulder pain with limited motion for more than one month ii. AND ≤ 30 degrees external rotation with arm at side iii. AND ≤ 130 degrees forward flexion d. Cortisone shot for all patients
  • * a. No prior shoulder surgery b. Infection c. Rheumatoid arthritis d. Any structural or systemic disorder that could result in pain or ROM limitation i. Such as inflammatory joint disease, osteoarthritis evidenced on radiographs ii. full thickness rotator cuff tear as shown by ultrasound imaging iii. history of major trauma or surgery involving the shoulder

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education,

Peter Simon, PhD, STUDY_DIRECTOR, Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education

Study Record Dates

2026-06-25