Understanding Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is a painful and debilitating condition characterized by progressive stiffness and loss of both active and passive shoulder motion. This condition typically occurs in middle-aged individuals, more comonly seen in women. It usually progresses through three stages:
1) Freezing Stage: Severe pain especially at night, with gradual loss of motion.
2) Frozen Stage: Pain may slightly reduce, but stiffness peaks resulting in severe decrease in shoulder mobility.
3) Thawing Stage: The range of motion begins to slowly improve.
The risk factors include diabetes, thyroid disorders, prolonged immobilization, and previous shoulder injuries.
At PhysioNautics our expert physiotherapy team in New Friends Colony uses targeted interventions:
1) Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilisation: To break adhesions, release capsular tightness and restore range of motion.
2) Modalities and Electrotherapy: Advanced electrical modalities to relieve acute inflammation during freezing stages.
3) Progressive Neuromuscular Re-education: Specialised strengthening exercises to stabilize the scapula and shoulder complex as mobility returns.
Visit us today at PhysioNautics, New Friends Colony, New Delhi for an early intervention and preventing long term stiffness. Take the first step toward pain-free movement. Book your detailed shoulder evaluation with our expert clinical team.
