Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It develops gradually over three stages - a painful stage lasting 6-12 weeks, a frozen stage of 4-6 months where pain decreases but stiffness increases, and a thawing stage over 1 year where range of motion gradually improves. The exact cause is unknown but it is linked to immobilization of the shoulder from injuries or surgery. Risk factors include age over 40, female sex, and conditions causing shoulder immobility. Treatment focuses on stretching exercises, corticosteroid injections, and in rare cases surgery. Most cases resolve on their own within 12-18 months.
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It develops gradually over three stages - a painful stage lasting 6-12 weeks, a frozen stage of 4-6 months where pain decreases but stiffness increases, and a thawing stage over 1 year where range of motion gradually improves. The exact cause is unknown but it is linked to immobilization of the shoulder from injuries or surgery. Risk factors include age over 40, female sex, and conditions causing shoulder immobility. Treatment focuses on stretching exercises, corticosteroid injections, and in rare cases surgery. Most cases resolve on their own within 12-18 months.
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It develops gradually over three stages - a painful stage lasting 6-12 weeks, a frozen stage of 4-6 months where pain decreases but stiffness increases, and a thawing stage over 1 year where range of motion gradually improves. The exact cause is unknown but it is linked to immobilization of the shoulder from injuries or surgery. Risk factors include age over 40, female sex, and conditions causing shoulder immobility. Treatment focuses on stretching exercises, corticosteroid injections, and in rare cases surgery. Most cases resolve on their own within 12-18 months.
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It develops gradually over three stages - a painful stage lasting 6-12 weeks, a frozen stage of 4-6 months where pain decreases but stiffness increases, and a thawing stage over 1 year where range of motion gradually improves. The exact cause is unknown but it is linked to immobilization of the shoulder from injuries or surgery. Risk factors include age over 40, female sex, and conditions causing shoulder immobility. Treatment focuses on stretching exercises, corticosteroid injections, and in rare cases surgery. Most cases resolve on their own within 12-18 months.
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Frozen Shoulder
(adhesive capsulitis) Definition • Condition characterized by stiffness and pain of the shoulder • Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within one or two years. • The risk of developing frozen shoulder increases if you're recovering from a medical condition or procedure that affects the mobility of arm — such as a stroke or a mastectomy. Symptoms Frozen shoulder typically develops slowly, and in three stages. Each of these stages can last a number of months. 1. Painful stage (6-12 weeks). During this stage, pain occurs with any movement of shoulder, and shoulder's range of motion starts to become limited. 2. Frozen stage (4-6 months). Pain may begin to diminish during this stage. However, shoulder becomes stiffer, and your range of motion decreases notably. 3. Thawing stage (1 year). During the thawing stage, the range of motion in shoulder begins to improve. For some people, the pain worsens at night, sometimes disrupting normal sleep patterns. Causes • The bones, ligaments and tendons of the shoulder joint are encased in a capsule of connective tissue. Frozen shoulder occurs when this capsule thickens and tightens around the shoulder joint, restricting its movement. • Exact cause is unknown • It's more likely to occur in people who have recently experienced prolonged immobilization of their shoulder, such as after surgery or an arm fracture. Risk factors • Age : 40 and older • Sex: women (double/triple risk than men) • Immobility or reduced mobility: people who have experienced prolonged immobility or reduced mobility of their shoulder are at higher risk of developing frozen shoulder. Immobility may be the result of many factors, including rotator cuff injury, broken arm, stroke, recovery from surgery, systemic diseases with altered fat metabolism, cardiovascular, Parkinson's disease, high cholesterol, arthritis, autoimmune etc. Treatments • Treatment for frozen shoulder involves stretching exercises and, sometimes, the injection of corticosteroids and numbing medications into the joint capsule. In a small percentage of cases, surgery may be needed to loosen the joint capsule so that it can move more freely. • Outcome: most frozen shoulders get better on their own within 12 to 18 months Precautions • Avoid sudden movements and challenging as the heavy lifting with the sore arm during the rehabilitation period. • Avoid repetitive movements ( the washer glasses). • Usually the “Freeze“ phase is the least sensitive to treatments, so the persistence of pain and reduced mobility at this stage should not demoralize the patient, and is very important to continue physiotherapy for improving shoulder range of motion. Warning • Always remember to perform a general warming before beginning stretching movements to increase mobility of the shoulder and improve the elasticity of the muscles and tendons that make up the rotator cuff. • Wear comfortable clothing that does not impede the movements. • Choose a relaxed and respected the proper breathing technique. • Avoid sudden movements and excessive elongation. • If develop shoulder pain during movement, immediately stop the exercises and consult a doctor if the pain is particularly intense or does not go away after a few days of rest.
