<strong>Mobilization</strong> <strong>Techniques</strong> for <strong>Frozen</strong> <strong>Shoulder</strong> Syndrome ment techniques may be more beneficial and needs to be further <strong>in</strong>vestigated. J<strong>in</strong>g-Ian Yang, Dr Chang, Dr Wang, and Dr L<strong>in</strong> provided concept/idea/research design. Shiau-yee Chen, Dr Wang, and Dr L<strong>in</strong> provided writ<strong>in</strong>g. J<strong>in</strong>g-Ian Yang, Shiau-yee Chen, and Dr L<strong>in</strong> provided data collection. Shiau-yee Chen and Dr L<strong>in</strong> provided data analysis. J<strong>in</strong>g-Ian Yang provided project management and facilities/equipment. Dr L<strong>in</strong> provided fund procurement. J<strong>in</strong>g-Ian Yang and Dr Chang provided subjects. Dr Chang provided <strong>in</strong>stitutional liaisons and consultation (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g review of manuscript before submission). 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