| "Frozen"
shoulder is defined as a painful stiff shoulder.
It is also known as Capsulitis.The
capsule is a thin, loose, fibrous covering for the shoulder
joint. Adhesions
develop within the capsule of the shoulder joint causing the
shoulder to get stiff and painful. |
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- The
pain is often described as a deep, dull, aching pain.
- The
pain is made worse with shoulder movement and sleeping on
the affected side.
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- Usually
x-rays are negative.
- Arthritic
changes may be seen due to shoulder wear and tear.
- Osteoporotic
changes may also be seen due to the lack of shoulder use.
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Type
of trauma to shoulder (fracture, dislocation)
Immobilization
of the shoulder
Post-surgery
Undetermined
origin
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| Stages
of "Frozen" Shoulder |
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Stage
1 – "freezing" stage |
Stage
2 – "frozen" stage |
Stage
3 – "thawing" stage |
- Pain
felt in and around the joint at the end range of shoulder
movement
- Stiffness
is not a problem
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- Shoulder
becomes stiff
- Pain
levels decrease
- Noticeable
decrease in functional ability of shoulder
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- Little
to no pain felt in shoulder
- Shoulder
movement very restricted
- Loss
of muscle strength in and around shoulder
- End
of stage shows gradual return of shoulder movement
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Will
Physiotherapy help me? |
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A
physiotherapist
will assess your condition and determine the origin of your pain.
Your treatment plan will address the local symptoms, such as pain
and inflammation, and work to regain strength, flexibility and
function to the shoulder. With the help of modalities,
physiotherapy will
reduce your symptoms and promote healing. |
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