Mobilização Neural de Butler e Reiki como intervenção fisioterápica para capsulite adesiva crônica

. Adhesive capsulitis is a multifactorial syndrome that includes morphological and anatomical changes of the affected shoulder joint, its diagnosis is initially clinical, marked by significant decrease in range of motion and pain in the shoulder. Among the physiotherapy resources, Butler's Neural Mobilization is a manual mobilization technique, used to improve range of motion and pain; Reiki is a hands-on practice, recognized as an integrative and complementary practice by the Ministry of Health, due to intervene, through vital energy in the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects. Objective. To investigate the effects of a physiotherapeutic program using the Butler Neural Mobilization technique associated with Reiki in a case study of chronic adhesive capsulitis. Method. Ten sessions of physiotherapy were applied, using Butler's Neural Mobilization technique associated with Reiki, and investigated the range of motion, muscle strength and shoulder pain, functionality or performance in daily life activities, and mood swings before and immediately after the treatment. Results. There was improvement in all aspects evaluated. Conclusion. Butler's Neural Mobilization associated with Reiki as a physiotherapeutic intervention has shown benefits in the treatment of a patient with chronic adhesive capsulitis.