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Background and purpose: Adhesive capsulitis is a syndrome defined in its purest sense as idiopathic painful restriction of shoulder movement that results in global restriction of the glenohumeral joint.Loss of ROM, especially that of external rotation and pain in subjects with adhesive capsulitis results in severe functional impairments, especially overhead activities. Mobilizations are means of increasing joint mobility and decreasing pain by passively gliding the joint surfaces to stretch the capsule that has been shown to be effective by various researches throughout the globe. Muscle energy techniques are a newer technique that focuses on contractile elements to reduce pain, increase ROM and improve function. Methodology: 32 samples of adhesive capsulitis were selected by convenient sampling technique. Total study duration was of 2 months. Samples were randomly divided in to 2 groups. Conventional exercises were given in both the groups. In 1st group MET was given in addition to conventional exercise and in 2nd group Maitland mobilization was given. Total protocol was of 1 month,5 days a week ,twice a day. Two outcome measures were used.NPRS for Pain and Active External Rotation and abduction ROM (Using Universal Goniometer). Data analysis and Result: The data has been analysed using SPSS version 16. The significance level had been kept at 95%. The data has been screened for normality before applying any statistical tests. Changes in the outcome measures have been analysed within groups as well as between groups. NPRS in both the groups ROM in both the groups Conclusion: The present study found significant improvements in pain and ROM in both groups. Yet, greater improvement is found in MET group for pain and ROM as compared to Maitland group.