Frozen shoulder is the inflammation of the soft tissues within the joint capsule that surrounds the shoulder. It causes pain and the loss of arm movement.

 

Causes:

• Injury and overuse

• History of spine and shoulder joint dislocation

• Other personal factors:

• Post- operation shoulder joint immobilization for long time

• Stroke

• Diabetes mellitus

 

 Symptoms: Mainly three phases:

• First Phase: Acute phase

  • Shoulder pain occurs and gradually increase in severity which may affect sleeping. Then the joint will become stiff and affect daily life activities e.g. dressing

• Second Phase: Frozen phase

  • Shoulder pain will decrease while increasing the stiffness of the joint.

• Third Phase: Recovery phase

  • The joint stiffness will gradually decrease with the appropriate treatment and exercise.

  • The shoulder joint will resume the normal function.

 

Treatment:

• Fascial Manipulation

• Cold and Heat therapy

• Interferential Therapy

• Acupuncture

• Ultrasound

• Shoulder joint exercise

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