The Effectiveness of Maneevej Exercise of Elderly with Frozen Shoulder in Elderly School, Thapteelek Subdistrict, Meuang District, Suphanburi Province

Abstract

Frozen shoulder is a common health problem in the elderly which results in the decreased range of motion of the shoulder joint and limited daily activities. To prevent this concern, Maneevej exercise was used to rehabilitate the patient. However, effectiveness of this approach has not been investigated. In this study, we aimed to determine the effectiveness of Maneevej exercise on frozen shoulder patient. One group pretest–posttest experimental design was used voluntarily by 30 members of an elderly school with frozen shoulder in all directions. Research tools were the Apley Scratch test, Maneevej exercise, goniometer, and satisfaction assessment form. The differences of joint movement in pretest and posttest patient were analyzed by using Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test. The results demonstrated average degree of movement of the shoulder flexion, shoulder extension and internal rotation were significantly increased after 4 weeks of Maneevej exercise (p<0.05). But in shoulder adduction and external rotation, there was no difference between before and after the exercise. The experimental groups were satisfied with the Maneevej exercise at the highest-level overall. Therefore, Maneevej exercises should be a guideline for other elderly schools or elderly clubs to have shoulder muscle relaxation in elderly people by local government organization.