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Adhesive Capsulitis, also known as 'frozen shoulder' describes inflammation followed by scarring in the shoulder joint capsule, resulting in pain and stiffness.
Adhesive Capsulitis, also known as 'frozen shoulder' describes inflammation followed by scarring in the shoulder joint capsule, resulting in pain and stiffness.
_ What is the Cause?
The exact stimulus is unknown. It does, however, appear more commonly in women, people with Diabetes Mellitus, athletes and people between the ages of 40 to 60 years. Also, a history of an irritable shoulder can predispose that joint to inflammation and lead to small scars (adhesions) between capsule folds commonly presented in frozen shoulder.
What will you experience?
· Pain (aching, dull or stabbing) felt deep and over upper shoulder and arm
· Progressive loss of movement of shoulder
· Pain aggravated during and after movement
· Pain may disrupt sleep
What should you do? Seek assistance from physiotherapist or doctor as soon as possible
What shouldn’t you do? Ignore symptoms. A full, fast recovery relies on early detection and treatment
Are there long term effects? It usually heals on it’s own with a high probability of full recovery but can take months to years. Unless there is another underlying condition (i.e. tear in rotator cuff) there is a high probability of full recovery.
What treaments can you expect?
Treatments are all aimed at pain reduction and increasing the shoulder range of movement. In combination with anti-inflammatory medication you may undergo physical therapy which may encorporate electrotherapy. Surgical options are available if all other treatment options have been exhusted.
More Information? Follow the link to the online clips below
The exact stimulus is unknown. It does, however, appear more commonly in women, people with Diabetes Mellitus, athletes and people between the ages of 40 to 60 years. Also, a history of an irritable shoulder can predispose that joint to inflammation and lead to small scars (adhesions) between capsule folds commonly presented in frozen shoulder.
What will you experience?
· Pain (aching, dull or stabbing) felt deep and over upper shoulder and arm
· Progressive loss of movement of shoulder
· Pain aggravated during and after movement
· Pain may disrupt sleep
What should you do? Seek assistance from physiotherapist or doctor as soon as possible
What shouldn’t you do? Ignore symptoms. A full, fast recovery relies on early detection and treatment
Are there long term effects? It usually heals on it’s own with a high probability of full recovery but can take months to years. Unless there is another underlying condition (i.e. tear in rotator cuff) there is a high probability of full recovery.
What treaments can you expect?
Treatments are all aimed at pain reduction and increasing the shoulder range of movement. In combination with anti-inflammatory medication you may undergo physical therapy which may encorporate electrotherapy. Surgical options are available if all other treatment options have been exhusted.
More Information? Follow the link to the online clips below